Structured, Skills-Based Therapy That Starts With Connection

Therapy works best when you feel understood, respected, and supported. I believe therapy begins with connection. It is a space where you are taken seriously and not expected to carry everything alone. My role is not to fix you or tell you who to become, but to work alongside you to understand what you have lived through, identify what is keeping you stuck, and help you move toward a life that feels more stable, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.

Our work focuses on patterns rather than judgment. Together, we explore how past experiences, stress, trauma, or long-standing coping strategies may still be shaping your present. Therapy sessions are collaborative and structured, with clear direction and purpose. You set the pace, and I provide guidance, perspective, and practical tools that support real, measurable progress over time.

I use EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, and solution-focused approaches to address distressing memories, unhelpful beliefs, and coping patterns that are no longer serving you. My style is warm, direct, and grounded. I meet you where you are, offer clarity when it is helpful, and challenge patterns when doing so supports growth and lasting change.

Whether you are seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or substance use concerns, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, more capable, and more confident in your ability to move forward.

My Therapeutic Approach

I combine structured, skills-based therapy with a strengths-focused perspective. Healing is not about becoming someone new. It is about reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have been overshadowed by stress, trauma, or long periods of survival mode.

You can expect therapy that is respectful, direct, and nonjudgmental. I listen carefully, ask intentional questions, and help you identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck. When appropriate, I will challenge those patterns and support you in practicing new ways of responding. Progress is something we build together, step by step.

Therapy Approaches Used

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns

• Skills-based strategies for emotional regulation and stress management

• Strengths-focused and solution-oriented therapy to support measurable progress

Clinical Focus Areas

Anxiety and Stress

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, and persistent worry. Therapy focuses on understanding anxiety patterns, reducing avoidance, and building practical coping and emotional regulation skills.

Depression and Mood Concerns

Depression often shows up as low motivation, emotional numbness, fatigue, or feeling stuck. Treatment focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building habits that support mood stability and daily functioning.

Trauma, PTSD, and Grief

I provide trauma therapy using EMDR and trauma-informed approaches to help process traumatic experiences, reduce emotional overwhelm, and restore a sense of stability. Grief support is available for loss, life transitions, and unresolved emotional pain.

Substance Use and Recovery

I support individuals working through alcohol or drug use, early recovery, and relapse prevention. Therapy focuses on understanding triggers, strengthening emotional regulation, and building sustainable coping strategies.