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About Me
I have wanted to be a therapist ever since I heard one speak at an event I attended. I distinctly remember sitting there and thinking, "I want to do that!" It was a long road with many twists and turns, but I finally graduated with my counseling degree in 2018. Since that time, I have worked in several different settings -- a hospital, a residential treatment center, and now in private practice. Each type of setting brought unique challenges. I consider myself fortunate to have worked with so many amazing clients and to have been a small part of their journeys.
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Sidenote: I later became a client of the therapist who inspired me to choose this career. He helped me through a particularly challenging time in my life and further convinced me to pursue this path. Since that time, I have worked with several amazing therapists, all of whom inspired and challenged me. And yes, I still have a therapist!​
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When I'm not being a therapist, I enjoy working jigsaw puzzles, going on cruises, and eating ice cream! I like to laugh and often use humor during sessions and to cope with life's struggles.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is relational. In fact, many believe the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the most important component of therapy. What I bring to the table is curiosity, empathy and a nonjudgemental stance. My desire is that you and I build a trusting relationship in which you can be open and honest with me and vice versa. Because I believe you are the expert on your life, I will do my best to gain insight and understanding of that life. Once we establish a therapeutic alliance, we will collaborate on goal setting.​
Once we have your goals in mind, I will incorporate a variety of tools into our sessions to help you achieve your goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy is useful for challenging negative thoughts that may be holding you back. Dialectical behavioral therapy is useful when you feel like your emotions are controlling your life. EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is useful if you have experienced trauma that is still negatively impacting your life.
​My own experience as a therapy client has shown me that sometimes the most profound thing that occurs in a therapy session is when you hear your own words coming out of your mouth and the light bulb comes on. I welcome the opportunity to help you with your own unique challenges and struggles.
