direct, relatable and goal focused. My clients often find significant benefit in my ability to relate through education and my own lived experiences.

I lean towards identify action steps for change after supportive reflection with my clients on the areas in which they wish for life to look and feel different for them. Educating clients on their mental health diagnosis is a large component as well.

identify the ways in which your symptoms are impacting your daily life, explore alternative ways you would like life to look, process emotions associated with significant stressors and/or traumas and develop healthy coping skills to navigate life.

experienced complex and/or repetitive traumas, live with severe and persistent anxious distress and/or depressive symptoms, are hesitant to start therapy and work and/or live in traditionally masculine environments

my lived experiences within my family and friends exposed me to suicide, depression, substance use and trauma, evolving into a passion to help others.

When I conduct therapy via telehealth from my home office, sessions are always confidential and private. However, my cat (Bonnie) intrudes at times.

I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and practicing as a therapist for more than 7 years. I have significant experience with addiction, crisis intervention, law enforcement and severe mental illness.