Beginning The Process
“The way to dissolve our resistance to life is to meet it face to face.” – Pema Chodron from "When Things Fall Apart"

Meeting life’s resistance takes honesty, compassion, and vulnerability. This is not an easy task; especially in this fast-paced world where the demands of loved ones, careers, and our own passions may sometimes feel at odds. Inviting a counselor into your life and relationships takes courage. I commend you for beginning this process.

Individual, Couple & Family Therapy
I offer several different modalities to best support you're counseling needs.

Individual Therapy:
If you are an adult or teen who needs a confidential space to address stressors, individual therapy may be for you. I've worked with people on issues related to life stage transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, autonomy and independence, sexuality, creativity and authenticity.

Couples Therapy:
If you are in an intimate relationship and have reached an impasse in your ability to connect and communicate, couples therapy may be for you. I have helped couples increase their understanding of themselves and their partner as they talk about issues related to intimacy, sex, financial crises, the interference of childhood trauma(s) in the partnership, infidelity, and "being in a rut".

Family Therapy:
If you are feeling misunderstood or unsatisfied with your home life, and family members are willing to participate in solving this problem, family therapy may be for you. I've worked with part (parent-teen, siblings, etc.) or whole families on issues related to safety, communication, house rules, trauma, loss, and divorce. I work with families with adolescents (ages 13-18) or older.

Speciality in Writing Techniques
I believe creativity is a basic need in life. When we lose outlets to creativity we often become irritated and sad, yet we don't necessarily think to dust off our camera, try a new sport, or pick up a pen and write. I believe when we are creative, answers to our life's dilemmas come naturally. That is why I have spent several years gaining additional training in the use poetry and narrative writing techniques. Writing is a portable, accessible way to both vent your dilemmas and be creative.

AAMFT Approved Supervisor
The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) has recognized me as an "Approved Supervisor". I provide individual and small group supervision for licensed therapists and therapists working towards licensure. If you are interested, please give me a call.