About

When you meet me for the first time, you will see my authentic self. I show up in session as I do in my life. What you see is what you get. I do this work, because I genuinely love people. My style is conversational, and we will hopefully laugh at least once in a session. Through my experience, I have learned that “normal” is a wide spectrum. What’s “normal” for one person doesn't make sense to another. I believe throughout our lives, we develop skills/thoughts/behaviors to manage our experiences. These skills include negative thinking patterns, anxiety, self-doubt, substance use and difficulty in relationships.

I pull from various theories. These include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused questioning and Person-Centered therapy. I am always learning new skills and keeping my knowledge current. I graduated with my Masters of Social Work in 2000 and have worked in various settings ever since. My focus is adults and the senior population.

I will work with you to make small changes in your lifestyle that can result in a big difference in your overall mental health. A strong relationship with a therapist can improve a person’s well-being. I look forward to meeting you.