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Welcome to Therapy

 

Some clients come with a specific issue, while others simply feel that something in their life needs attention or change. Therapy provides a place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with your own inner strength and direction.

Areas I Specialize In

  • Complex childhood issues:  exposure to domestic violence, various types of abuse from any type of authority figure, abandonment, lack of nurturing, substance use, abandonment, shame and guilt

  • Women's issues:  self-worth, purpose, infidelity, marital, relational

  • Relationship issues: codependency, boundaries, communication, abuse, toxic relationship patterns

  • Life transition issues: divorce, separation, sudden onset illness, death of loved one, empty nest, geographical change, career change, aging, retirement

  • Betrayal in relationships (violations of relational trust): infidelity, emotional, financial, disloyalty

  • Doxxing: harmful disclosure of confidential information including false accusations

  • Christian issues: Spiritual loneliness & feeling distant from God.  Ministry burnout, purity culture, legalism, guilt & shame, crisis of faith, spiritual abuse, church hurt & disappointment

  • Pastors & Ministry Leaders: burnout & compassion fatigue, isolation & loneliness, marital & family strain, spiritual exhaustion, identity & calling questions, conflict & criticism, unrealistic expecations

  • Substance use disorders from a trauma-focused perspective (individuals who struggle and families of loved ones)

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My Style

My work is client-centered and integrative, meaning your therapy is tailored specifically to you rather than fitting you into a rigid model.

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I consider the whole person, including emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing.

 

My style tends to be:

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Collaborative
We work together to determine the most helpful direction for your therapy.

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Trauma-informed
Safety, trust, and pacing are essential. Healing occurs best when clients feel respected and supported.

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Solution-focused and practical
Therapy should not feel endless or confusing. We work toward meaningful change and real-life tools.

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Salutogenic
Rather than focusing solely on pathology or diagnosis, I emphasize the human capacity for resilience, healing, and growth.

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I also understand the courage it takes to begin therapy. As a trauma survivor myself, I deeply respect the vulnerability involved in facing painful experiences and choosing change.

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My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe enough to explore, process, and ultimately move toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

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New to Counseling?

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If you’ve never been to therapy before, it’s common to have questions like:

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“Is what I’m experiencing normal?”
“Am I the only one who feels this way?”
“Does this mean something is wrong with me?”

 

One of the most important things I want clients to understand is that they are not “crazy,” broken, or alone. Many people come to therapy because they are navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, or life transitions that have simply become too heavy to carry alone.

 

Often something brings us to a turning point—an event, a difficult relationship, persistent stress, or patterns that no longer seem to work. Sometimes people have tried many ways to cope on their own before deciding to reach out for support.

 

Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you are sharing personal experiences with someone new.  My role is to create a safe, respectful environment where you can speak openly, explore what’s happening in your life, and begin moving toward meaningful change.

 

You are always welcome to move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

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If you'd like to learn more about my background and experience, you can read more here.

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If you want to get to know me better, drop me an email HERE to schedule a 15 minute telehealth consultation at no cost.

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