I always loved Psychology, even as a kid, and I love working with people. We are all messy, amazing, complicated, resilient humans and I love helping people look at things from a new or different perspective.

I work best with clients who are invested, open, and willing to do the work. Absolutely people can benefit from having a person to process life with, AND when someone is ready to work, huge changes can happen.

I really enjoy working with young adults (mid 20s, early 30s) because there are so many life transitions happening. I get excited working with folks who have never been to therapy, or who haven't had the best therapy experiences.

You will probably feel worse before you feel better. Also, it's normal if you have people in your life who may not "get it" with regards to changes that you are making in your life. Systems (partners, family, friends) know to how to relate to you in a certain way, and as you make changes, it will be unfamiliar for them, and they may consciously or unconsciously try to keep things functioning in the ways that they are familiar with.

Thriveworks has a great reputation. The more I read and looked into the culture and ways that Thriveworks supports its Clinicians and works with Clients, I knew I wanted to be a part of it, and was excited to join the Team.

People who don't quit. People who keep working and challenging themselves to continue forward, and get, do, and be better throughout their entire life.

One of the first things I do with all clients during the first session is address the issue of finding a Therapist who is a good fit. If that's me, great, if not, I want to help them find someone who is a good fit. This is so important because therapy is an investment of time, emotion, and financial resources. If the fit isn't there, it can impede a clients experience and benefit. Second, we talk about what they are hoping to achieve in therapy, as well as what has, and hasn't worked for them in the past. Lastly, we start to talk about Somatic Awareness and also learning how to due Process work in sessions.

I want to start to build rapport with each client, as well as have an understanding of what they would like to be working on in therapy. Based on what the client shares, I will offer some topics that might be helpful to explore as they relate to the client. Ideally, the client leaves the first session feeling less anxious about starting therapy than at the beginning and feeling they have a plan to move forward.

Im a straight shooter who will provide a lot of interaction and feedback. I am caring and direct and can cut through BS very quickly. I like to say I'm a "hold your hand and kick your butt" kind of Therapist. This is a great fit for some folks, but not everybody....and I'm wicked funny.

I absolutely love spending time with my husband and two adult sons who are active both active duty military (Navy and Marines). I'm an avid reader and big art nerd who loves visiting galleries and exhibits, and I am also a competitive Body Builder.

First and foremost is my focus on my family. The other thing that defines me is my focus on overall health and wellness, and living a strong, healthy life in all facets.

I've been fortunate throughout my career to have had many successes with clients! A current client that I have been working with for three years intermittently has been able to successfully manage her BiPolar Disorder as well as create and sustain healthy boundaries with her family of origin that has been historically enmeshed and toxic. The client has been able to improve her mental, emotional, and physical heath as we have worked to take a holistic approach in her treatment focusing on self care, boundaries, symptom management, grief and loss, and effective communication skills.