Counseling Approach

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 13 years of experience, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to ask for help and go to counseling. Getting started can be daunting, I strive to make counseling accessible and approachable. My counseling style is foundationally person-centered and rooted in an empathic and pragmatic approach to assist clients with achieving their goals. I believe what helps people change and grown in counseling is a supportive, honest and trusting professional relationship. Providing an environment where individuals can increase self-awareness, challenge and replace maladaptive thoughts and find the belief within themselves to create and live their own meaningful and productive life is my mission. I employ several evidenced-based counseling modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. My professional background has been dedicated to working with substance use. Having specialized in this area, I’ve worked extensively with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and relationship issues both couples and families. I embrace harm reduction in working with individuals who want to address their substance use behavior. I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss if my services are the right fit for you.