About Me

You can expect me to be a person with integrity. I will not challenge you in ways I wouldn't ask of myself. 

People who work with me find relief that they are not judged. You are validated and genuinely cared for. Clients share I help them to feel hope right from the beginning no matter how difficult are the challenges they face. 

We work on what you want to work on, 

in a way that works for you.  

I encourage you to do something different in your life - sometimes by way of reading material, assignments, curiosity, and practice skills. We individualize this to you. 

I often provide education pertaining to what you experience, typically as a foundational component of therapy.

It is never my intent to make therapy drawn out. We will take the time you need, not more and not less. Together we will determine the frequency and duration of therapy that will be right for you.

I work with everyday people like you and me!  

I work with folks who desire something different in their life, or perhaps more understanding. 

My specialty is in treating trauma and anxiety. I do this by individualizing and appropriate integration of evidenced-based therapies such as IFS, EMDR, CPT and DBT

It is my honor is to work with folks who have suffered tremendously, and for those who don't think they've suffered at all. Whether you've experienced many capital "T" traumas, or are stressed about pressures in life, we collaborate with curiosity and proven therapy modalities to journey toward your life hopes. 

  A few things have shaped me to be the therapist that I am today.

 I love what I do and am beginning to love who I am (let's be real, we are all a work in progress).   

My past careers as a teacher, a manager at a large non-profit agency, a therapist in co-occurring disorders, and a children’s ministry pastor have taught me much about people. 

Growth through pain in my personal life has helped me to see hope in difficult seasons. It has increased my compassion for people. I truly understand and hold space for the challenges change and unexpected events bring.

My continued professional learning and training in research-based therapies is of much value to help me help you meet your goals. 

I have the heart to help you heal!

I have the courage to challenge you in becoming who you were made to be!

I have the training and experience to help you transform yourself and your relationships!

I would love to help you move forward in your life!

  First thing that comes to mind are my morning routines, (lately I've not been as consistent. Talk about "seasons", right?) 

I love the quiet mornings with coffee, my Bible, journal, and yoga. Oh yes! and my new experience of gardening and harvesting fruit trees! 

It’s during these times of stillness that I find the action or surrender that makes my life worth living. 

All of my greatest joys are found in the context of my relationship with God, family, and friends.

I love being with my family, riding my bike, hiking, camping, sitting outside and practicing gratitude.