Why do we make the choices we make? That is a question that has always intrigued me. It was why I chose a career where I could help others explore that question for themselves. I believe that sometimes when someone looks at their own life, it can be like trying to look into a mirror that is too close to their face. When the mirror is too close, we can’t see the reflection. I see my job as helping clients to pull the mirror back in order to make sense of what they see.

I have a Master’s in Social Work, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Prior to working in a private practice setting, I worked for 16 years as a school social worker. This experience has given me a great deal of knowledge about education-related needs and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

I specialize in working with teens and adults, however I have experience in counseling clients of all ages. I am skilled at working with men, and I understand just how hard it can be for men to ask for assistance. I also thoroughly enjoy couples counseling, and I have received training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

I begin my work with clients by first building a positive rapport and trust. I don’t believe therapy needs to be boring, and I enjoy bringing humor into the therapeutic environment. My clinical approach to therapy depends on the needs of the client. I have experience using problem-solving, behavioral, and cognitive therapies. I have helped people with anxiety, anger expression, depression, trauma, educational challenges, sudden life changes, and grief. My goal is to help clients through difficult times in their lives until they get to the point where they no longer need my assistance.