My Focus Areas

Anxiety: Feeling anxious is normal, and I take an approach that allows my clients to actually feel empowered by their anxiety, rather than hindered. With evidence-based practices (such as mindfulness skills, meditation, breathing techniques, etc.) and CBT, I am able to guide my clients to a safer, calmer way of thinking. Working through anxiety can feel overwhelming at times, but learning how to work “with” your anxiety rather than constantly fighting it can be truly life-changing. I work with clients who suffer from any types of anxiety, specifically generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and/or social anxiety.
High School, College & Young Adults: I work with a variety of presenting concerns, including self esteem, trauma, school-related issues (such as bullying, peer-pressure, poor academic performance, etc.), anxiety, and depression. In addition to drawing upon my experience of working in a school setting for six years, I utilize CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and experiential interventions with adolescents and young adults. 
Perinatal Mental Health: Many women struggle throughout pregnancy and post-pregnancy. The physical, emotional, and hormonal changes involved in the pregnancy and delivery process can be overwhelming. With perinatal mental health, I work to help these individuals explore their feelings, all while providing psychoeducation and therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s concerns.
Other areas that I can help with include: LGBTQIA+ support, grief and loss, and body image work.

Approach

I use an eclectic strength-based and person centered approach in therapy. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am an EMDR trained therapist. With CBT, I help my clients understand thought patterns and how these thoughts may be affecting their mood. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment for my clients in which we can explore presenting concerns in a delicate and constructive manner. I utilize EMDR to help clients become thoroughly resourced and to process trauma. I invite all of my clients to come as they are, and I meet my clients exactly where they are. Some clients may not initially know exactly what they need from therapy, and that’s okay. We will take our time and unveil presenting concerns, piece by piece. I take a unique approach with each client because each individual that comes into my office is truly just that--unique!