Welcome!! I’m honestly so glad you’re here. College can be both the best and worst times in a young persons life - I remember from experience. If you’re feeling confused, stressed or depressed, you’re certainly not alone. Should we work together I’ll make sure you feel comfortable, safe and heard in every session. I’m a trauma therapist who works with women, trans + non binary adults and I intentionally bring a lot of humanness to the therapy room in hopes of helping my clients feel like they...
Many people I work with describe their struggles with self-doubt, persistent worries, irrational fears, and "overthinking" tendencies, saying that they second-guess themselves and struggle to quiet their anxious thoughts. Often, these struggles are a result of past traumatic events that have shaped how the brain perceives the world. Other times, these struggles may trace back to unhelpful messaging from outside sources, which can result in learned behaviors, patterns, and ways of thinking that p...
If you're looking for a space to work through the complexities of life with a non-judgmental ear and gentle patience, I'd be happy to help. I specialize in attachment, relationships, communication, identity/authenticity, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, and codependency. While these are my areas of interest, it is my goal to help navigate whatever comes up. Working from a person-centered perspective, a trusting bond and total acceptance is the basis of my work. It is my intention to understand yo...
A lot of people say they knew at a young age they would be a therapist, but that wasn’t me. I grew up in a military family and thought I would continue that tradition and be a stay-at-home mom. Instead, I found myself in a journalism career and a marriage I didn’t like. Starting over after 30, I chose to return to school and pursue a degree in social work. Since then, I’ve worked with the military, in inpatient facilities, and in outpatient care. I love working with women who find themselves “ou...
Making the decision to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to grow and explore the things that have been holding you back. This could be feelings of anxiety, trauma, communication issues, difficulty establishing boundaries, toxic relationships with family or friends, or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. Our work together will include identifying triggers and patterns of behavior, as well as re...
Are you finding it hard to enjoy the things you love, like school, hobbies, or because of your anxiety? Do you feel like your anxiety is getting in the way of your relationships, and causing physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches? The good news is that with the right support and tools, you can learn to manage your anxiety and start living a more fulfilling life. I know how important it is to feel like your therapist is on your side and understands what you're going through. When you're...
I work with young adults facing various life challenges in a laid back manner using a client centered approach as well CBT. I specialize in treating anxiety and OCD....