Play/Art

As a seasoned therapist, I specialize in guiding children 4+, adolescents, and adults through challenges that can come with anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, divorce, sexual abuse, academic stressors, and family dynamics. My background includes working in an inpatient facility, which has deepened my ability to support individuals facing a wide range of difficult situations. My goal is to help each individual feel cherished, cared for, and safe so that they can experience the assistance and guidance they truly need.

I am trained to utilize EMDR, which is a tool that helps individuals process the emotions of traumatic events. When working with children, I also like to use play and art therapy to help them process complex emotions and make sense of life at their level. Additionally, I employ modalities like CBT, DBT, ART, and mindfulness to address various needs.

My clients find it easy to connect with me and know me to be a safe space where they will feel cared for. With this environment I have created, I have found that parents seeking help for children and adolescents experiencing difficulties in life are particularly drawn to me. I would love to assist you or your child in finding safety and peace.

I love working with children ages 8+, teens and their parents to achieve an outcome that is personal to each individual. Most of my clients are individuals dealing with past or present trauma, chronic pain, ADHD, or family changes like death or divorce. One of my strengths is creating a supportive environment for parents and children as they work through challenges together. I strive to build and maintain a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and authentic. By building this relationship and understanding you, I am able to better empathize, and teach healthy tools I myself have used to overcome loss and grief in my own life.

I am qualified to use EMDR and trained specifically in utilizing EMDR to help clients overcome chronic pain. As a seasoned therapist, I provide individuals with tools to help you through life’s toughest problems and losses. My favorite modalities include CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, play and art therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness.

When working with clients, my main focus is the relationship. In getting to know you, my hope is to connect with how your everyday activities relate to your growth and help you find the root of your challenges. I can help you find relief from past painful events and would love to have the chance to be part of your journey.

I offer kind, upbeat support to help you work through life’s most difficult challenges. Therapy with me is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel better—not someday, but starting now. I believe the strongest predictors of meaningful change are the relationship you have with your therapist, feeling like we’re a good fit, having hope that things can improve, and being given the right tools to take action. My role is to create a supportive space where you feel understood, encouraged, and empowered, while also providing concrete strategies you can use in your everyday life. Together, we’ll focus on building momentum so change feels possible and sustainable.

I have experiencing working with children, adolescents, and adults at both the outpatient and inpatient level with varying levels of mental illness. I have helped primarily children and adolescents through difficulties related to depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, and other mental health related illness.

My approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from evidence-based treatments, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic approaches with an emphasis on developing adaptive coping strategies and insight.

Seeking therapy is a courageous first step and often one that leads to lifechanging outcomes. I strive to provide a warm, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself, while working to improve overall life satisfaction.

I engage deeply in the therapeutic process. I approach counseling in a thoughtful and analytical way, taking time to understand patterns, underlying factors, and individualized strategies that will best support each client. I enjoy working with clients who appreciate a reflective, insight-oriented, and structured approach, including bright and motivated college-aged individuals.

I may be a particularly strong fit for individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as I value evidence-based practices and bring patience, attention to detail, and consistency into my work.

I am passionate about helping clients build skills, deepen self-understanding, and navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.

It can be really hard to watch your child struggle with big emotions, behavior challenges, or feeling misunderstood. Maybe they get overwhelmed quickly, have trouble managing anger, or seem stuck in patterns that aren’t working for them. You might feel unsure how to help—or exhausted from trying everything yourself.

I work with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, and neurodevelopmental differences such as autism. I have experience supporting individuals diagnosed with ASD and conduct-related concerns, and I focus on helping them better understand their emotions and building new coping skills.

I aim to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and non-judgmental. I’m kind, empathetic, and genuinely care about helping you or your child improve quality of life. At the same time, I’ll work collaboratively with you to create meaningful change and growth.