The point of counseling is to empower you to consider and realize what you care about and to live a life that honors your values. Whether you are facing a particularly challenging time, feeling stuck or unhappy, or hoping to preserve optimal well-being, therapy can help you to identify thought patterns, emotions and behaviors that interfere with your ability to engage in life in a meaningful way. With sincerity, objectivity, and empathy, I can help you feel more able and willing to accept present-moment circumstances and tolerate distress in service of your goals and values. 

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I have experience working on issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, self-harm, and suicidal ideation with children, adolescents, and adults. My educational and clinical experience focused on supporting persons with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. I have experience working with individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their family members to encourage a rich understanding of the core symptoms of ASD and the ways they influence mental and physical functioning. I also have experience coaching adults with ASD in skills related to independent living, social communication, and medication management. I enjoy collaborating with school systems, family members, and other healthcare providers to ensure a client’s needs are fully met. 

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My approach to counseling is centered on each individual’s strengths, goals, and needs. I work collaboratively with individuals to help them notice, challenge, and replace thoughts, emotions, memories, and behaviors that move them away from their goals and values. In doing so, we can take power and influence away from unhelpful patterns, ultimately freeing oneself from unnecessary suffering. I believe that therapy is a safe and necessary space to turn toward pain in order to move towards meaning and purpose. 

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