I have a Masters in Clinical Social Work and I am currently receiving supervision to complete my Clinical Social Work license (LCSW). Click here to learn what a Supervisee ins Clinical Social Work is.  

My focus is on helping clients regain control of their present lives, enabling them to move past the discomfort caused by past events. While my approach is evidence-based, it is also compassionate, which allows clients to feel both understood and supported while learning practical skills to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

I’ve been described as an approachable, warm, and genuine therapist. I place a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship based on safety, trust, support, and collaboration. Environment where clients can gain a clearer and more helpful view of their world.

In addition to anxiety and depression, I have experience working with individuals impacted by childhood and adult abuse, intimate partner violence, substance use, and teens in out-of-home placements or at risk of suspension or expulsion. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients move forward, rather than being stuck in the past. I also incorporate components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address symptoms of distress and navigate significant life changes.

Personal:

In my spare time I can be found listening to music or attending a local concert or festival. I have a large record collection and enjoy playing the piano and guitar. I enjoy eating new foods and am slowly learning how to cook a delicious meal for myself at home without burning anything. If successful, my giant schnoodle puppy Ozzy (named after Ozzy Osbourne) enjoys my leftovers. Whether food, music, or cuddly animals, I love anything that brings people together. 

My Specialties:
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Stress Management
Relationship Difficulties
Substance Use
Major life changes
Grief and Loss