I have 30+ years of experience providing counseling in many different settings. LGBTQ+ friendly. I am interactive, recovery-focused, and use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach. I am certified in clinical hypnosis and can use hypnosis to address almost any area of life. I work with people diagnosed with mild to severe mental health concerns who may also have relationship, health, sexuality/gender, and addiction issues. I believe that people are resilient and sometimes need some assistance to get through challenges in their lives.
Meeting with me allows you time to take a breath, unburden yourself, problem-solve, and get some realistic feedback about what has been happening. I will do extra research as needed. I will be honest with you, while bringing a sense of humor to the session. I will ask for an overview of all the different areas of your life that are important to you. All of these different areas push and pull on each other and help us find spots that we need to address to better understand ourselves and manage our lives in a healthier way.
I work to my highest ability to help people become their best selves. I look at the person in the context of how they interact within the many branches of their lives. This involves working on both quick and solvable concerns, and ongoing management of chronic issues. We are in this together, and my role is to be your therapist, supporter, cheerleader, and co-problem-solver.
