I decided to become a counselor because I love for people to reach their full potential. The ability for one to be able to give and receive love unconditionally is awesome. This begins with the ability to love one's self. It is a wonderful experience for me when individuals realize their own inner power and resilience. I love to help people accomplish their goal.

I work best with clients that have some internal motivation for change. Clients that have an understanding that a perfect person does not exist and are open to build on their strength.

One thing that I wish that all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process is that there should be room for grace on their journey of change.

A client should expect an introduction of who I am. They should expect a genuine level of engagement and a brief exploration of how the client arrived at desiring a therapeutic intervention.

What informs my practice as a therapist is an internal motivation to help and encourage others. My personal experiences in my own life of overcoming various barriers and challenges, both internally and externally. My broad professional experiences with various groups of people and circumstances have been valuable in my learning process as a helper.

Therapy is tailored by the needs of the client. This is based on listening effectively of what a client is communicating. Each client's situation is uniquely different. Treatment plan goals are agreed upon with the client. The goals can be accomplished through a variety of methods, depending on which is most effective with the client. Therefore clear and open communication is a must.