“The more in harmony with yourself you are, the more joyful you are…” –Paul Coelho

Whether you’re a child or a teenager struggling with feelings of sadness, anger, or
worry, or an adult experiencing complex interpersonal issues, or perhaps an
overwhelmed mother or father…whatever it is that brings you here, welcome.

When we reach a crossroads or struggle to move forward, therapy can broaden our
perspectives and unlock new insights. Taking what we learn during therapy and
applying it in our lives can help us to feel different: lighter, richer, fuller. It can feel
like a window opening to allow more oxygen and light to enter.

As a therapist, my intention is to provide clients with an empathetic and respectful
space that will allow you to unravel the places you are hurting or stuck. And while
this work can be difficult, even small shifts in understanding can change how you
feel, communicate, and function.

My approach is person centered, which means I will be curious about where you
are and what you hope to achieve. And because each client is unique, various
modalities may be helpful, including mindfulness, psychodynamic, emotion
focused, cognitive behavioral, and/or solution focused therapy. In addition, I strive
to maintain an awareness of each person’s cultural background.

Counseling is a career change for me. I have most recently worked as a teacher,
and I find tremendous joy interacting with both children and adolescents. Years ago
when I worked as a nurse practitioner, I focused pointedly on physical health. I
now strive to integrate the physical body into the therapeutic process whenever
possible. Neuroscientific research proves what we have long known intuitively –
that emotional pain can become trapped within the body. In this case, sensorimotor
psychotherapy, internal family systems therapy, and other modalities may offer
profound opportunities for healing.

I am most peaceful outdoors: in the garden, watching the crows, on a hike, or
planting trees on the sly. I also love spending time with my family and watching as
many EPL games as possible with my husband and our dog, Eli.