I work from the past to the present. This helps to find out why and how events from the past affect today. If past experiences do not enhance, encourage or lift you, leave them on the conveyor belt of life. It is baggage, but not yours to carry.

Map out the journey with checkpoints and destinations. The issues may be complex and overwhelming. The goal is not to retraumatize the client but to be deliberate in goal setting. It's like peeling an onion layer by layer.

Empathetic and acknowledge emotional pain, but I will challenge you to push towards your open door of healing.

I am a trauma-focused therapist with extensive training and experience treating persons with PTSD, anxiety, depression, formerly incarcerated persons, women's issues, conflict resolution, and life coaching.

My goal is to not leave anyone the way that I found them but better because our paths crossed.

I like that I can provide therapy to those who would generally not seek help. The stigma attached can be a deterrent to good mental wellness as well as cultural conditioning, tradition, and limited access.