Services & Specialities

My goal is for each client to feel as comfortable as possible during sessions. I provide a safe and relaxed space where I can support clients with processing challenges and celebrating accomplishments. Being a trauma informed therapist helps me understand the unique support that each client needs in order to feel safe during therapy sessions.

Through conversation, activities, games and psycho education, I help clients gain a self awareness of the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I use Polyvagal Theory to help clients with their mind and body connection. I also help clients develop meaningful relationships through exploring relationship patterns, as well as learning and practicing social skills. 

Using an integrative approach, I help clients develop personal goals and identify their strengths that will help them make changes in their life. I take the therapeutic process and relationship very seriously and also believe that we can laugh together and enjoy the journey. I believe that it is possible for people to grow from experienced challenges. 

I am a trauma informed therapist who utilizes evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills. I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and SPACE Treatment.

I was trained through EMDR Consulting during the summer of 2024. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective modality that can help clients with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD and distressing life experiences. It is a structured therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, buzzers) that activates the brains natural ability to heal while focusing on a snapshot of the distressing experience / trauma.

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Treatment focuses on working with parents who have children and adolescents with anxious behaviors. In this parent-based treatment parents learn how to increase support while decreasing accommodations. I was trained in SPACE in March 2024.

My 15 years of experience as a school social worker have provided me with an understanding of the daily stressors and mental health needs of children and teens. I am able to integrate my knowledge of special education, Individualized Education Plans, and Section 504 Plans to collaborate with school staff and help advocate for my clients. I believe in working as a collaborative team to facilitate change. I love supporting clients and parents with school issues, school refusal and school anxiety. The system of special education services can be confusing and I love being able to educate parents and students about what to expect.

I would love to share what I learned during the process of starting up my private practice. The tasks can be overwhelming, but with direction and support, it is possible!

I am committed to social justice, anti-racism and anti-oppression. It is important to continue my work as an anti-racist clinician. I believe in equal rights and treatment of all people regardless of how they look, who they love, what they believe in or who they are. I am committed to continually educating myself to best support the needs of diverse clients.