My Approach:

I work from a collaborative and systemic perspective considering all of the inter-moving parts that may be impacting what is going on and together, we decide on the best course of action. I believe therapy is a unique and individualistic experience for each person, which translates into how I work with my clients. I strive to always meet you where you are at and incorporate a variety of approaches and interventions that could be beneficial in that moment. Some of the modalities and techniques I use include: attachment-based therapies, motivational interviewing, person-centered, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and strength-based treatment. 

My Experience:

I have been working in the mental health field for the past six years and have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations including: young children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, premarital and marital couples, and families. The issues I have the most experience working with are substance use, body dysmorphia, relationship distress, grief, trauma, and behavioral challenges. In addition to engaging with numerous populations and topics, I have experience working at different levels of care including outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient facilities. 

What can you expect from me as a therapist?

1. Open and Honest Communication: I strongly believe the client-therapist relationship is the foundation for all future work. I create a nonjudgmental and accepting environment with the hope that everybody in the room is being heard, listened to, and validated.
2. Encouragement and Challenge: Therapy can be really hard! When you need it, I will be your cheerleader; full of moral support and reassurance, but I will also be the one to challenge and push you further so you can ultimately achieve the goals we have established.
3. Authenticity: Reading this biography is the first big step in the process of change; the next step is scheduling a session and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I cannot ask you to be open, honest, and vulnerable with me if I am not willing to do the same for you. I promise I will show up each and every day as my true authentic self.

In my free time, you can find me doing one of these things: Traveling, reading, snowboarding, doing puzzles, or cuddling my dog.