It takes courage to seek out professional support and even more courage to initiate change.

When life is feeling overwhelming or stagnant, therapy can help you clarify your experiences, refocus your strengths, and build a plan forward. Together I am certain we can identify the obstacles and reset the course.

My practice is centered on clients and focused on solutions. This means that our first few sessions together will be about getting to know you, your values, and your strengths. We will collaborate to define what specific goals you have for our sessions. I believe that everyone is the expert on their own experiences and find that building a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for achieving meaningful transformation and reaching your highest goals.

My approach

  • Theoretical Orientations

    In working with individual adults, I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions and theoretical approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also specialize in using Art Therapy and mindfulness techniques.

    I also use a Bowen’s Family Systems framework, which can be helpful in both individual and family therapy sessions to explore past and current family dynamics. Family therapy can help to develop healthy communication, manage conflicts, and set boundaries that benefit all members. My approach focuses on finding direction in the family’s unique values and strengths.

  • Art therapy

    Art therapy is a unique tool for both adults and teens to allow for exploration and empowerment with one’s sense of self. Various research has demonstrated how the creative process is a mindfulness practice that helps to process and integrate both strong emotions and a variety of complex experiences (Braus & Morton, 2020; Hajra & Saleem, 2021; Laird & Mulvihill, 2021).

    Art Therapy with teenagers has shown “increased positive self‐concept and clearer visions towards future goals”, as well as reducing social anxiety and improved peer relationships (Huang, et al, 2021). Creating art in therapy is also a great tool for teaching relaxation and focus by allowing teenagers to express what they are feeling and thinking (Coholic, et al, 2020).

  • Play Therapy

    In working with younger children, I focus on building a sense of safety through Play and Art Therapy techniques. These familiar activities allow kids to express feelings and problems they may not be ready to say with words.

    During play, children feel more confident and in control. “Through play, children will gradually release their negative emotions and form a sense of self-esteem” (Razak, et al, 2018). Helping with a wide range of challenges, research of play therapy with children has shown to reduce anxiety (Hateli, 2020), depression (Burgin and Ray, 2022), and disruptive behaviors (Meany-Walen, and Teeling, 2016).