Background and Experience
I have worked for over 15 years in multiple settings including non-profit agencies, public schools, home settings and private practice, providing individual adults and families compassionate support coupled with real-life tools and strategies to help them when they are in need.
For the last seven years, I have worked in private practice nearly exclusively with individual adults and parents. My approach is active and conversational. Clients have said they appreciate my sense of humor, approachability and the relaxing environment I provide.
The individuals I serve are often striving to learn how to better understand themselves, build healthy relationships and soothe and heal pain caused by past or current relational interactions and trauma. Everyone I've encountered has a unique set of circumstances, experiences and challenges that make them who they are. I believe everyone deserves a safe space in which they can be heard and receive support in navigating any issue that prevent them from being the person they want to be and living the life they want to live.
Therapeutic modalities I may employ include Compassionate-Based Mindfulness, Attachment-Based Therapy, Inner Child Work, and Somatic Therapy. I utilize these approaches in order to help individuals explore the experiences that shaped them and the impacts these experiences have had on their mind and body. Work in these modalities also helps individuals foster a new, more compassionate relationship with themselves and others.
I also have extensive experiences utilizing positive parenting approaches in working with parents to support the well-being and functioning of their children. Some of these children have experienced significant traumas and losses while others may not have experienced major trauma but may be, nonetheless, struggling to manage their emotions and behaviors during a particular developmental phase or transitional period. Out of years of research combined with my work with families, I have developed a program called the Four Pillars of Parenting. These four pillars are Connection, Structure, Empowerment and Self. Using these pillars as a guide, I have helped countless families find their way to happier and healthier relationships.
Our life experiences hold the all the extremes; immense joy and profound love as well as overwhelming frustration and emotional struggle. I am incredibly grateful to be able to offer support to individuals as they navigate the huge ups and downs of this complex journey.