In High School, I came across a major in Art Therapy. At the time, my debate was art vs. "helping people" and that major was the best of both worlds. After college, I got a job as a counselor in a substance abuse residential program and found out I'm pretty good at it!

People who are willing to consider some less common strategies, like humor, and mindfulness, and committing to really good self-care. I'll ask you to think AND feel, look at your issues AND pay attention to the good stuff in your life.

That you SO aren't alone. And I can't read your mind. OK, that's two things but both are true!

Thriveworks offered a chance to work with my clients rather than using my time on administrative tasks.

Clients might be surprised about the extent of background information they are asked for during the first session. This helps me get a more rounded view of you and your issues.

I want to balance getting to know you with the administrative stuff (informed consent and perhaps billing information) with finding out what your life has been like and what you need right now. I will want to know: What you want to accomplish by the time we are done with therapy?

I'm an artist. I live on the side of a small mountain and appreciate nature and the animals around my house. I have really big dogs. I like to go see things and spend time with small groups of people. I'm a voracious reader.