My Focus Areas:
Anxiety, depression, life changes, clients struggling with difficult diagnoses, parenting, adoption.
My Therapeutic Toolbox:
CBT, Person-Centered, Existential approaches to therapy, EMDR
Client Population Focus:
Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Masters of Science in Psychology, Masters of Arts in Administration & Supervision, Doctorate of Education, and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (pending)
I entered the world of counseling after a career in education, having spent time as a teacher, a consultant, and also a middle school principal. It was in working with adolescents that I discovered my true passion of helping my students learn to cope with life’s challenges. Ultimately, I decided to go back to school in order to become a therapist.
I believe in customizing my approach to meet each client’s unique needs. This flexibility allows me to adapt and tailor my methods to best suit each client. I am particularly attracted to person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, existential approaches to therapy, as well as valuing EMDR for its ability to help those with trauma and depression.
I find connecting with my clients to be of the utmost importance. I truly enjoy getting to know all kinds of people and having been involved with a variety of challenges faced by both students and adults, I come with a wealth of experience and understanding. I love to laugh, and truly believe that laughter is medicine, and I also believe in the importance of providing a comfortable and safe environment for my clients.
My areas of therapeutic interest encompass adolescents, adults, individuals coping with a cancer diagnosis, adoptees, and group therapy. Beyond my practice, I am a mother to a remarkable teenage son whom I adopted from China at the age of six. His resilience in the face of adversity serves as a constant inspiration in my work.
“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” Theodore Roosevelt
“Beyond the therapy room: I love to travel, watch reality TV, and spend time with my dog.”
