My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating. I have worked with children and adolescents that have a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating. I have worked with children and adolescents that have a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has been working with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is helping children express themselves through play.
Many of my clients come to counseling with specific goals already in mind, and some just know they want to feel better with no clear idea of how make that happen. Together, we will work to identify goals, and create a roadmap to help you get there.
Many of my clients come to counseling with specific goals already in mind, and some just know they want to feel better with no clear idea of how make that happen. Together, we will work to identify goals, and create a roadmap to help you get there.
My approach in addressing client needs centers around my belief that each and every individual has their own strengths and wisdom that they bring to counseling. My job is to help people with access those skills and utilize them to reach their goals.
examine what areas of your life are out of balance and work together to discover new, creative, and empowering ways to develop coping strategies and increase both self-awareness and confidence in order to reach your mental wellness goals.
examine what areas of your life are out of balance and work together to discover new, creative, and empowering ways to develop coping strategies and increase both self-awareness and confidence in order to reach your mental wellness goals.
I am also a Board Certified Art Therapist which allows me to use a creative lens as I look at my clients and their struggles, as well as providing a new and unique way to reach mental wellness and balance.
Central to my core values is the importance of empathy and genuine connection. I strive to create a therapeutic alliance where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
Central to my core values is the importance of empathy and genuine connection. I strive to create a therapeutic alliance where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
I am here to listen attentively, empathize with your experiences, and help you gain insight into your feelings and behaviors. I will work with you to set goals, develop coping strategies, and navigate challenges.
work on Religious Trauma, Developing Coping Skills, Meaning-Making, Creating Boundaries, Navigating Social and Family Systems, Grief & Shame, Self-Worth, Managing Anxiety / Depression, Unpacking Trauma, Dismantling Shame, Shedding Roles
work on Religious Trauma, Developing Coping Skills, Meaning-Making, Creating Boundaries, Navigating Social and Family Systems, Grief & Shame, Self-Worth, Managing Anxiety / Depression, Unpacking Trauma, Dismantling Shame, Shedding Roles
Growth can only happen when we feel safe. I strive to create a judgement free environment that prioritizes curiosity and openness. I firmly believe that you as the client are the expert on your own life. I am simply here to help you make connections