Greetings!

I am committed to working in a partnership with clients and empowering them to recognize their existing strengths and discover new ones, enabling them to achieve their goals and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. I have a deep belief in the importance of creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust and safety and working collaboratively with clients to build a strong foundation for their mental health and wellness journey. I specialize in a range of areas including anxiety issues, stress management, life change adjustment, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, and professional/career concerns. I strive to provide supportive care for individuals and couples and work with clients to identify their goals and how best to reach these. I work with individual adults (18+) and couples from all walks of life offering a supportive and non-judgmental space for personal growth. Additionally, I have extensive experience in working with C-Suite level executives, legal professionals, medical professionals; as well as elite athletes at the high school, college, and professional levels. I am also affiliated with Backline, a nonprofit organization supporting touring musicians and their families.

 

I employ evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the gym, traveling, reading, watching movies, and listening to a wide variety of music.

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Education Background:

• Master of Arts – Advanced Practice: Hazelden Graduate School (2016)

• Master of Arts in Public Administration – Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh (1995)

• Bachelor of Arts – Loyola University New Orleans (1990)

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Licensure:

• Wisconsin LPC

• Minnesota LPCC

• Ohio LPCC

• New Mexico LPCC

• Pennsylvania LPC

• South Carolina LPC

 

Areas of Experience & Focus:

• Academic Issues and Performance 

• Acute Stress

• Adjustment Issues/Life Changes

• ADHD

• Anger Issues

• Anxiety

• Athletes/Athletic Performance – High School to Professional

• Adult Children of Alcoholics

• Chronic Disease/Pain/Terminal Illness

• Conflict Resolution

• Couples Therapy

• Depression

• C-Suite Executive/Professional Issues

• Gambling Issues

• Grief/Loss

• Life Transitions

• Men’s Issues 

• Military/Vets/Deployment

• Pornography Issues

• Pregnancy/Postpartum Depression

• Recovery Coaching and Support 

• Senior Issues 

• Substance Use Disorder Recovery Support

• Women’s Issues