Gender Dysphoria and Exploration:  I respect your lived experience as more valuable than anything I can read in a book, and understand that transition looks different for everyone.  I can help provide resources and support for wherever you are in your journey.  I also recognize that your gender identity may not be why you are seeking counseling, but that it is important for your counselor to be an ally.  I believe that “ally” is a verb, and that advocacy is important.  I have experience facilitating treatment and support groups for gender dysphoria, and am a co-founder of Transcend Canton.

Children and Adolescents: I work with a variety of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, divorce, self esteem, trauma,  and behavioral concerns.  I understand that the idea of coming to counseling can be anxiety provoking, and take a warm and patient approach to building the relationship and creating a safe environment.  I use a variety of techniques, including sand tray, expressive arts, CBT, mindfulness skills and play.  I have worked in school-based mental health in Stark county since 2012 as a behavior coach and school based therapist,  and hold a School Counselor license. 

Trauma: I utilize a trauma informed lens in my practice of therapy.  This means that I hold awareness that past experiences may be impacting your current relationships and perception of self.  This does not necessarily mean that we have to talk about what happened, unless you want to.  I hold training in sandtray and EMDR, and am currently working towards EMDRIA certification.