I am a skilled mental health counseling supporting those in need to make positive changes. Through a compassionate lens, I help couples and individuals overcome issues such as anxiety, addiction, grief and relationship conflict. I use client- centered counseling to increase motivation and self-empowerment. I help individuals reach short and long  and develop healthy coping skills to continue to improve quality of life. Therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy and DBT. 

I have treated clients with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral / mental health diagnosis. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient substance abuse and mental health clinics. I have experience working with all ages but specialize in couples and adolescents to older adults. 

I work to create a calm attentive environment for sessions with clients that foster a sense of safety and trust. I am understanding and work to build rapport with my clients. I have a non judgmental space with empathy and understanding.