I believe in a holistic approach to health. This means that all aspect of a person are included and considered in our work together.

I assist those I work with in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, anxiety, stress management, depression, grief and loss, life transitions (including becoming an empty nester, divorce, retirement), management of health issues (particularly chronic health challenges), and trauma related difficulties, including religious trauma, sexual abuse, post traumatic stress disorder.

Individuals engage in therapy for a variety of reasons, but for many it essentially comes down to this: wanting to lessen their problems and pain and diminish their symptoms. The identification of goals and steps to achieve those goals is part of this process.

Substance Use Disorders

With an extensive background in treating substance use disorders, I have experience in both conducting assessments and working with those impacted by addiction. This includes not only working with those who are struggling with their addiction, but also their families and loved ones.

Substance use disorders often brings with it some increasing challenges. Frequently, a dual diagnosis is present, meaning that in addition to substance use a person may struggle with something such as depression. Working with a therapist who understnds such complexities is imperative. However a knowledgeable therapist is not enough. It is only when a person has a desire to make improvments that they can truly begin to enjoy growth and change in their lives.