I am the same as you; no better or worse. I will treat you as an equal as we work together to accomplish the goals you have for therapy. Not sure what your goals are yet? I can help you with that too. Let's get started!

…figure out what the best approach is for you. Then we’ll learn how to use communication and our cognitive process to resolve your issues—instead of allowing your communication habits and thinking errors to keep you stuck on a problem.

People have told me I am compassionate, empathetic, direct, help them feel accepted and valued, and that my style makes them feel comfortable.

... struggle with lingering effects of trauma, who have relationship issues, who find it difficult to communicate their needs, and those who have a hard time being vulnerable with others.

... it is my calling, because my love of relating to other people is my gift that I get to offer to the world!

I believe that everything is rooted in relationships, which is why my best work happens with individuals who understand how important connection is.

Many people struggle with self-condemning self-centeredness; people become rehearsed in their trauma and that is the baggage brought into a relationship. They unintentionally try to make their partner responsible for how they feel— Let's fix that!