I’m an interactive therapist. I’ll give you feedback and challenge your thinking to increase self-acceptance & self-knowledge. Effective therapy is not venting but focusing on solutions, actionable growth and learning the skills to achieve these. I will help you to face & work through uncomfortable situations, rather than turning away or shutting down which equals resilance and increased self-confidence!

During my over 28 years as a therapist I have treated numerous psychological conditions and have worked in various settings, including psychiatric hospitals and mental health centers. My clinical focus and expertise includes eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, severe trauma, and grief.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my approach is to view the entire environment rather than only the problem. Numerous events and people impact our lives. It is important to look at how you respond to these and their influence on your personal struggle.

We use the past to guide us forward—never blaming, but understanding. I help you truly grasp the concept of not allowing your emotions to manage you, but you learning how to manage them. It is never about not feeling, but how you deal with your emotions that creates freedom or impasses.

My job isn’t to fix but to assist you with learning positive and realistic coping skills. During our sessions, I’ll offer constructive feedback to reduce the interference your mental health struggles have with your daily life. Acceptance, validation, and empowerment are key factors throughout therapy with me. I challenge my clients and expect them to put in the work—changing thoughts and behaviors requires this, don’t allow your comfort zone to be your cage. I will also help you use your past to guide you forward, never blaming but understanding. If you’re willing to put in the effort, I can help you take great strides forward. You have to be willing to brave discomfort, which takes abundant courage—and I will be right there with you, offering guidance, education, clear and concrete feedback, challenging you, and giving you reflective exercises between sessions to keep the momentum. Let’s get you to where you want to be in all ways of your beautiful life!