As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) my belief is that each one of us is the expert of our own lives and thus has the tools to develop a more sustainable transformation grounded in compassion and self love. Through curiosity and presence of mind, body and spirit we have the ability to rewrite our own stories. I am committed to meeting you where you are at through a client centered and non judgmental approach while offering support and encouragement through your individual journey.

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you"- Maya Angelou

APPROACH and specialties

My approach to therapy draws upon over 20 years of experience gained in working in outpatient facilities, intensive therapy and one-on-one counseling.  I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds with experience in chemical dependency, crisis intervention, grief and loss, trauma / PTSD, societal reintegration, and mood disorders. 

Through the utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI),  Narrative Therapy, Humanistic as well as Mindfulness and Attachment Based Therapies I feel a life sustaining transformative process can take place.

EMDR TRAUMA BASED THERAPY

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative approach to therapy that has been proven to be effective for the treatment of trauma. I use EMDR to help individuals with past, or present trauma.

EMDR is a technique that assists individuals to process through past trauma, by reducing the effects of distressing memories and to develop healthy coping mechanisms.  By reducing distress from one’s past and strengthening new coping skills, maladaptive patterns, addictions, are reduced and for many simply go away.