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About My Clients
I am passionate about helping couples, families, individuals, and teens navigate life’s challenges to improve their quality of life, overall wellbeing, and interpersonal relationships. My work encompasses a wide range of mental health issues, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am committed to doing the work alongside clients in session and have seen the most improvement for clients who are motivated to doing work outside their sessions as well.
My Background and Approach
I employ evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), along with somatic and mindfulness strategies to support my clients through their therapeutic journeys. Unique populations I have experience working with include first responders and individuals or families navigating chronic illness. Additionally, I am a trained pre-marital facilitator through Prepare/Enrich. I am committed to providing culturally component care and truly believe that you know yourself best. Before becoming a therapist, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in International Studies in 2012. This led me to work with refugees and asylum seekers, helping them gain employment while witnessing the complex trauma they endured. This experience inspired me to pursue an advanced degree in mental health.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am dedicated not only to my education and training but also to my own personal mental health. I do this by going to therapy when needed and engage in challenging conversations with close friends and family. I prioritize self-care, create healthy boundaries, and stay connected to my body through various forms of movement including yoga, scenic walks, and swimming. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach with my husband and daughter, cooking, trying new restaurants, reading, traveling, water coloring, and simply being outside as much as possible!