As a therapist, my aim is to be a grounded, calming presence to create the safety each person needs to grow and reach their goals. I provide insightful questions and reflections, as well as practical tools and coping skills to support those I work with. I believe the power of therapy lies in exposing shame in an atmosphere of compassionate understanding. When individuals expose shame, it allows them to begin the work of transforming harmful patterns into new ways of being. My driving desire as a therapist is for clients to gain the insight and tools they need to connect with their values and live in alignment with these values as they navigate both joys and challenges in life.
In terms of education and professional background, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling from Cairn University. I have training in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), mindfulness, Christian Counseling, trauma education, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and principles of harm reduction. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse client population of adults and teens with clinical concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma symptoms, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, substance use, perfectionism, codependency, emotional dysregulation, and relational/communication challenges. In treating individuals, my goal is to utilize my skills and training in ways that best fit each person’s unique challenges, beliefs, and goals.
My work in this field has also taught me the importance of engaging in rejuvenating hobbies and interests to support ourselves as we navigate life. For me, these include hiking, camping, gardening, cooking, reading, church involvement, and socializing with friends and family.
If you feel I may be a good fit, I would be honored to support you through counseling. Please reach out to Healing Quest Counseling Villages so we can begin our work together.