I believe that our thoughts are powerful and when we change our thoughts, we change our life. As a result, much of my work is rooted in Cognitive, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My Person Centered practices also draw from elements of EMDR, Mindfulness Training, Eco-therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance & Commitment, Gestalt, Attachment, and Behavioral Theories. I take a trauma-informed approach.

I believe all people are capable of facilitating their own growth, healing, and self-actualization when given the right support and guidance. This is why I take an empowering, strengths-based, person-centered approach to providing you with the support you need to achieve your goals as a resilient human being.

I believe that therapy is a partnership. We will work together to develop your treatment plan in order to meet your needs and achieve your goals. We are both experts in our own way. Don't expect to let therapy happen to you. Therapy is active, challenging, and hard work that continues to take effect in-between sessions.

I believe clients have a right to understand the therapeutic process. I take a psycho-educational approach with therapy, meaning that I teach clients along the way. I will be transparent because I want you to understand the approaches we are taking, so that you are empowered. There’s no secrets here.

I believe that nature can be highly therapeutic. The outdoors can facilitate new personal insights and a unique personal growth that does not occur indoors. This is why I provide an outdoor therapy experience.

I believe in walking my own talk. This is why I also am participating in my own mental health counseling, mentorship, and seeing my primary care physicians regularly. I believe this is a crucial element of responsibly providing you care.

I believe that we are holistic beings, and that our physical, mental, social, and spiritual healths are intertwined; Impacting one, affects all the others. Your holistic health is important to me, so I am happy to collaborate with any other practitioners you are working with, and encourage you to seek support for those tenants of wellness too. 

I understand that traditional therapy can often seem too formal and intimidating. Staring into a therapist's eyes while sitting in a stuffy office chair isn't the best environment for every client. My solution to this is to use a soothing, positive, and strengths-based approach to help clients reach their goals while blending outdoor recreation and movement as a part of the therapeutic process. Overall, my goal is to meet you where you are as you aim to reach your goals. Many of my clients remove their shoes, curl up on the coach, or even sit on the floor during session.