Internal struggle impacts everyone differently. Everyone’s path through pain is unique. For me, pain sent me on a path toward the counseling professions where I found my own route to passion, self-discovery, and over time, healing.
As a child, I faced a difficult loss which propelled me into an experience of persistent anxiety, panic, and pervasive physical discomfort. I was scared, overwhelmed, and I felt alone. With the help of my parents, I met my first counselor and truly felt understood for the first time since experiencing distress. This formative experience inspired me. I wanted to give people the gift of knowing they’re not alone. I wanted to let people know that someone wants to know who they really are. I wanted to truly know what others are experiencing and to sit with them through some of their most vulnerable moments. That gift is what I want to give to you.
After careers in the classroom, social services, and childcare, I took time to hike the Appalachian Trail, which greatly helped shape who I am, personally and as a therapist. I believe when we push ourselves out of our comfort zone (this can be through therapy, setting boundaries and speaking up for ourselves, finally doing that thing we’ve been pushing off, etc.), that is where we grow the most and feel most authentic to who we are. Society has a lot of expectations that mislead us from being who we are: be happy all the time, mask your “bad” emotions, be perfect, or ignore pain. We can trick ourselves into subscribing to this, but really, avoiding what our body and mind are trying to communicate can cause challenges to creep in and increasingly show up through overanalyzing, people pleasing, lack of sleep, yelling at loved ones, or panic attacks. If this is your experience, please know that you are not stuck there forever.
I employ techniques from a variety of theories but my focus is placed on our relationship. At the end of the day, we are two people connecting, while either sitting together or through a computer screen. My goal is for you to feel safe in that space, share without fear of judgement, have time focused on you, and lead us where you want to go. I may often incorporate metaphor, somatic experiencing, visualization, humor, challenge, during our time together.
I look forward to learning more about your story, who you are, and helping guide you on your personal journey.
When I’m not working, you can often find me cooking up a storm in the kitchen, hiking on local trails, picnicking in the park, getting lost in a book, Facetiming family who live miles away, and laughing with friends.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”- Anaïs Nin
As a child, I faced a difficult loss which propelled me into an experience of persistent anxiety, panic, and pervasive physical discomfort. I was scared, overwhelmed, and I felt alone. With the help of my parents, I met my first counselor and truly felt understood for the first time since experiencing distress. This formative experience inspired me. I wanted to give people the gift of knowing they’re not alone. I wanted to let people know that someone wants to know who they really are. I wanted to truly know what others are experiencing and to sit with them through some of their most vulnerable moments. That gift is what I want to give to you.
After careers in the classroom, social services, and childcare, I took time to hike the Appalachian Trail, which greatly helped shape who I am, personally and as a therapist. I believe when we push ourselves out of our comfort zone (this can be through therapy, setting boundaries and speaking up for ourselves, finally doing that thing we’ve been pushing off, etc.), that is where we grow the most and feel most authentic to who we are. Society has a lot of expectations that mislead us from being who we are: be happy all the time, mask your “bad” emotions, be perfect, or ignore pain. We can trick ourselves into subscribing to this, but really, avoiding what our body and mind are trying to communicate can cause challenges to creep in and increasingly show up through overanalyzing, people pleasing, lack of sleep, yelling at loved ones, or panic attacks. If this is your experience, please know that you are not stuck there forever.
I employ techniques from a variety of theories but my focus is placed on our relationship. At the end of the day, we are two people connecting, while either sitting together or through a computer screen. My goal is for you to feel safe in that space, share without fear of judgement, have time focused on you, and lead us where you want to go. I may often incorporate metaphor, somatic experiencing, visualization, humor, challenge, during our time together.
I look forward to learning more about your story, who you are, and helping guide you on your personal journey.
When I’m not working, you can often find me cooking up a storm in the kitchen, hiking on local trails, picnicking in the park, getting lost in a book, Facetiming family who live miles away, and laughing with friends.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”- Anaïs Nin