Counseling Approach

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 14 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. While my therapeutic approach focuses largely on developing a therapeutic relationship, I utilize various evidenced-based counseling modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Much of my professional background and experience has been dedicated to working with substance use and all forms of addiction. Having specialized in this area, I’ve worked extensively with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and relationship issues both couples and families. Additionally, I specialize in the treatment of compulsive sexual behavior and sex addiction and have a certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss if my services are the right fit for you.