Services
About My Clients
Are you a parent who is struggling with understanding their child's struggles? Or maybe you are a teenager who feels like you aren't understood by your parents? The lack of connection is so awful and I want to help you connect with loved ones, including yourself! Sometimes, we are our own worst critic! We also have a 10 week program for kiddos who struggle to make good choices and their adults! I look forward to connecting with you!
My Background and Approach
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and doctor in social work. What that means is that I just have multiple lenses to see clients and situations through! We can talk about this more during our first session! I’m a child/adolescent/family/trauma expert committed to helping individuals and families learn how to feel safe within themselves and in their families. My work focuses on tackling unhelpful and untrue thoughts (also called cognitive distortions!) and behaviors, while creating a safe space. I believe in a collaborative approach- remember that YOU are the expert in your own life and family, so we will work on this together!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I started out in this field as a volunteer rape crisis counselor. I worked with many adults and children who have been through sexual assault- those who had just been assaulted (meeting survivors at the hospital to be with them through the process) and those who have been struggling for many years since their assault. I also helped to create a program for sexually exploited children. I have so many passions that would fill this whole space! The big one is that I am a mama to twin autistic boys. I have had the honor of guest writing for multiple blogs and magazines, being a guest on podcasts, and also have been part of the autism summit twice. I also have had the privilege of writing and publishing a children's book on coping skills and a journal that accompanies it. I am grateful that it has been a finalist on several children's book awards! I also teach at several universities, where I am able to walk the path with amazing masters students!