I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.   My approach to therapy starts with meeting individuals where they are and building upon their strengths. I work with individuals to help them learn to make a connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviors in order to make choices that positively impact their life. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential facilities, schools and a community mental health agency, supporting both adolescents and adults. My work over the past 20 years has focused on areas such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and mood issues, trauma/abuse issues, adjustment concerns to new environments, life or school transitions, stress management, conflict resolution skills, and social/communication skills.

Do you feel disconnected from those around you, or at times do you put on a fake smile so others don’t really know how you are feeling, or even put others needs before your own? Life around you seems to be moving at a different pace then you and finding your breath seems difficult, even though you can’t slow down to think or make sense of the world around you.  Every day decisions seem overwhelming or simple tasks take longer than expected.

Imagine making the decision to live life instead of just surviving life. Imagine finding a place to build on your strengths and embrace who you are, and look in a mirror and say “I believe in who I am.”   Doing the work can be hard and at times overwhelming, however remember life is a marathon not a sprint.  

If you found yourself connecting to anything said above, I want you to know I am here to listen and I see you.  I want you to see the worth inside yourself and the power to choose your destination.  Making the decision to focus on you may seem scary, but you owe it to yourself and I am here to listen and support you along the way.