With over 35 years of experience in mental health, I've journeyed from assisting hospitalized individuals with mental illness to providing psychotherapy for hundreds of clients.

Exposure to generational trauma and the hope of breaking the cycle motivated my career choice in mental health. People oftentimes have limited control over what happens to them, but they have full control of how they respond. My goal is to empower individuals to respond in ways that reduce trauma, improve self-image, and allow them to be the best version of themselves.

I became a mental health clinician because life can be hard, and it is important that people have a safe space to work through life's hardships. Counseling inspires me as no matter what life throws at you, there are people around to provide support. I intend to be a place that people can find support and have someone walk beside them as they tackle new and old hurts.

From a young age, I have been deeply moved by the complexities of human emotion and the resilience of the human spirit. Witnessing the impact of life’s challenges on my own family inspired me to create a space where individuals and couples can feel understood and supported in their healing journeys. My work is rooted in compassion, connection, and a steadfast belief in the transformative power of therapy to help people move from pain to growth.

Living with depression, anxiety, or the effects of trauma can make it difficult to feel like yourself. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or unsure of where to begin. Whatever challenges you're facing, you don't have to navigate them alone. I believe therapy is a place to better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward feeling more balanced and hopeful.

When depression, anxiety, or trauma begins to shape how you think, feel, and move through your day, it can be difficult to find your way out of familiar patterns. You may feel weighed down, caught in cycles of worry, or find yourself reacting to situations in ways you wish you could change. Even when you understand that something is not working, knowing how to approach it differently can be challenging. Therapy can help you make sense of these experiences, recognize patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical ways to move forward.

Trauma, anxiety, and depression can affect how you see yourself, respond to difficult moments, and connect with the things that matter to you. You may feel pulled into worry, weighed down by difficult emotions, or caught in reactions that seem to happen automatically. Those patterns can be frustrating, especially when you are trying to move forward but keep finding yourself in the same place. Therapy can help you understand what is happening, relate to difficult thoughts and feelings in new ways, and begin making choices that reflect what is important to you.

Anxiety can leave you replaying conversations long after they’ve ended, questioning your place in relationships, or feeling unsteady in the middle of life transitions. You might look capable on the outside while inside your mind won’t slow down—analyzing, anticipating, bracing for what could go wrong. Over time, that constant vigilance can make you doubt yourself and your instincts. But anxiety isn’t a personal flaw; it’s often a protective pattern that’s worked overtime. When you begin to understand it with curiosity instead of criticism, new possibilities open—ones rooted in clarity, steadiness, and choice.

My therapeutic approach is not confined to a singular method; I adapt so I can meet the individual's specific needs and preferences, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.

Some days, anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma can make even familiar parts of life feel more difficult. You may find yourself caught in negative thoughts, pulling away from things you once enjoyed, or reacting to situations in ways you do not fully understand. Over time, it can be easy to feel stuck in those patterns or wonder whether things can really change. Therapy can help you look more closely at what is happening and develop practical ways to respond that can make daily life feel more manageable.

I have over 15 years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I understand that your care involves a collaborative approach, and I will work with your primary care provider to ensure that your behavioral health is part of your overall care.

Sometimes depression, anxiety, or the effects of trauma can make you feel disconnected from yourself and the life you want to be living. You may be caught in thoughts that are hard to quiet, carrying emotions that feel heavier than usual, or noticing the same reactions coming up again and again. These patterns can be difficult to change on your own, even when you recognize them. Therapy can help you better understand what is happening, find new ways to respond, and take meaningful steps toward feeling more grounded and in control.