Meet the Team

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I am a licensed clinical social worker. My professional experience includes working with populations struggling with substance use and trauma. I also have experience working with those involved in the criminal justice system. I prefer to utilize a client-centered, interpersonal approach in the therapeutic relationship and am trained in EMDR. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Grief Informed Professional, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate. 

I prefer to utilize a number of different therapeutic modalities in sessions, such as DBT, CBT, attachment, narrative, etc. I believe in the importance of finding the right coping skills and in the importance of self-care. I also feel it is important to have an interpersonal experience within the therapeutic relationship.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 5 years of experience working with individuals experiencing loss, trauma/negative experiences, depression, anxiety, and addiction.  In my practice I believe that everyone's unique experiences are best met with creative solutions. Through the use of different modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy, and narrative therapy we can create a specific plan that fits your lifestyle and goals. Through therapy we are able to start at the goal of how we want to feel and/or behave and work backwards by creating specific steps to get there. I hold a few beliefs through my practice and these include: 1.The person you spend the most time with is yourself so how we talk to and about ourselves matters. 2. We get the best results when we look at all aspects of health including physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, social, and all others. and 3. We can not stop all bad things and pain from happening in life. We can work hard to cope with them in a way that is effective for us. I look forward to hearing your story.

Are you navigating the aftermath of trauma, experiencing a significant life transition, dealing with anxiety, depression, or another mental health concern? Maybe you are struggling with changes in your current relationship or friendships, or struggling with substance use. I'm here to support you. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I am here to support you through any and all identity exploration.Now accepting new clients! Are you navigating the aftermath of trauma, experiencing a significant life transition, dealing with anxiety, depression, or another mental health concern? Maybe you are struggling with changes in your current relationship or friendships, or struggling with substance use. I'm here to support you. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I am here to support you through any and all identity exploration. I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space where you can process your experiences and find effective, tangible solutions. My approach to therapy is holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed, utilizing a blend of Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and CBT/DBT to address your unique needs.

Together, we can work towards understanding your challenges and developing practical tools to navigate life’s inevitable chaos. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of healing and growth, I’m here to help. Let’s connect and start building a path toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

My mission is to create a supportive, emotionally safe, and affirming environment in the therapy space, where you can gain hope for change. I have a wealth of expertise working with mental health disorders, struggles with substance abuse, failure to launch, difficulties with motivation, and challenges navigating family dynamics. I incorporate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based practices into my work. As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that many of our challenges are rooted in trauma and childhood attachment. Growth can happen when we are able to develop internal validation and develop a positive self-concept through our struggles. I also believe that much of our work happens in between therapy sessions, and that evolving treatment plans are effective in obtaining long-term goals. Together, we can align to understand and explore your inner experiences to create a sense of self-empowerment and fulfillment.

As a queer, bi-cultural woman my approach is trauma informed and intersectional, focusing on compounded challenges such as cultural background, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We will also focus on family systems and attachment styles. Together we will work to change patterns and defense mechanisms that may no longer serve you. We will creatively bring unconscious material into awareness offering a more balanced relationship with your Self, while integrating parts of you that have been abandoned, neglected, or forgotten.

I take a creative, strengths and values based approach while incorporating cultural awareness and mindfulness-based practices. Depending on our goals I will utilize a range of modalities including, CBT, DBT, ACT along with artistic mediums and transpersonal practices: dreams, symbolism, metaphor, and creative writing.