“When I look at the world I’m pessimistic, but when I look at people, I’m optimistic.”
Carl Rogers
Services
How can I help?
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling can be both supportive and transformative. Through individual counseling individuals are able to navigate emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges, and develop healthier coping mechanisms with the ultimate goal of improving their well-being and functioning. Therapy can provide a Safe, trusting environment to build rapport and ensure confidentiality so clients feel secure enough to open up.
As a clinical therapist I will work collaboratively with clients to set therapeutic and achievable goals and identify coping strategies, communication skills and stress management skills that are appropriate for each client.
Couples Counseling
A clinical therapist can play a critical role in couples counseling by providing a structured, supportive environment where partners can explore issues, improve communication, and rebuild or strengthen their relationship.
Through therapy, couples are able to facilitate communication through active listening and utilize conflict resolution techniques to focus on resolving the underlying issues.
Child Therapy
As a licensed clinical therapist I can help children and adolescents navigate emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges by providing emotional support and through use of appropriate coping skills assist children understand and express emotions in a healthy way. Therapy can provide behavioral interventions to modify problematic behaviors, implement positive reinforcement strategies and help parents and teachers support behavioral change.
In Child and adolescent therapy, I involve family therapy in order to address family dynamics that may affect the child’s well-being, improve communication and problem-solving within the family and support parenting skills to manage behavioral issues at home.
Depression Treatment
As a therapist I can play a central role in the treatment of anxiety and depression by providing structured, evidence-based support tailored to an individual’s specific symptoms and circumstances.
I can assist by identifying underlying causes: This can include exploring past trauma, cognitive patterns, stressors, or encouraging outside support to better understand medical issues contributing to the symptoms. I am able to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard and validated. It can help reduce isolation and self-blame, common in both anxiety and depression.
Family Therapy
Can provide professional guidance to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships among family members. Family Therapy can address family dynamics that may affect the child’s well-being, facilitate communication, help Identify maladaptive Patterns (like scapegoating, enmeshment, or avoidance) that may be contributing to tension or dysfunction.
As a clinical therapist, I can work to uncover underlying issues such as unresolved trauma, unmet needs, or systemic patterns passed down through generations. For families with children, therapy often supports parents in developing consistent, healthy parenting strategies. In cases of separation or divorce, family therapy can be specially crucial in helping parents navigate co-parenting challenges.
Self-Esteem Improvement
As a mental health clinician I can help improve self-esteem through a combination of evidence-based techniques, compassionate support, and a structured approach to self-exploration and growth.
By identifying negative core beliefs and building Self-Compassion, I can guide clients in learning how to treat themselves with kindness instead of harsh judgment. I also work with clients to set achievable personal goals that build confidence. As individuals meet these goals, they gain a sense of competence and control, which boosts self-esteem.
Trauma and Grief Therapy
Helps individuals navigate painful experiences by offering structured, evidence-based support to process trauma and loss, reduce symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and meaning.
Through therapy, I provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where individuals can freely express and explore their emotions and reprocess their trauma. This support can help prevent the development of prolonged grief or post-traumatic stress and foster emotional healing and resilience.
Post-Divorce/Break-up Recovery
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I can assist individuals process the end of a significant romantic relationship. This form of therapy is designed to support emotional healing, rebuild self-esteem, and help people adjust to a new chapter of life.
Therapy during this time can assist with emotional Processing, Understanding the Relationship, and Examining patterns. It also helps with Recognizing one’s own role without self-blame. It can help rebuild Self-Identity, reconnect with personal goals, values, and passions and Reestablish a sense of independence and self-worth.
Postpartum Depression
As a clinical therapist, I support individuals navigating the challenges of postpartum depression (PPD) and recovery by providing emotional, psychological, and practical care. My role includes assessing the severity of symptoms and distinguishing between the “baby blues” and clinical postpartum depression or anxiety.
Through a combination of emotional support, validation, and evidence-based interventions, I help new parents develop effective coping strategies. These may include stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, sleep hygiene support, self-care planning, and encouragement to build community and connection.