Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Often, my clients are keeping their heads "above water" in day-to-day life, but find themselves worrying a lot, doubting themselves, or feeling stuck in a funk. Maybe they've been carrying something heavy, and are finally ready to talk through it in a supportive space. Or maybe they simply want to feel heard and understood as they navigate a tough transition or loss in their life. Many times, they have experienced anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. Sound like you? We may be a good fit.
My Background and Approach
I specialize in working with college students and young adults, though I enjoy working with adults throughout the lifespan. My therapeutic approach integrates several components including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal process, and expressive arts; essentially, I help clients become aware of the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships that shape their lives, and explore strengths as well as areas that may benefit from change. My aims are to listen with non-judgment, to help you identify the goals that feel right for you, and to offer support, tools, and even a gentle nudge when you need it. I know feeling a good connection with your counselor matters in your progress, so I am passionate about building genuine and effective relationships with my clients and find that empathy, authenticity, and even humor are helpful tools in doing so.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that significant growth and healing can happen when we slow down and get honest with ourselves. While this can be difficult, we may also find we have more resources available to us- internal and external- than we realized. Supporting people in this exploration is one of my favorite things about my work. Authenticity is a huge value of mine, and I believe that all of us need and deserve to live our most authentic existence possible. My hope is that folx of all identities can feel safe expressing their authentic selves in their counseling work with me, and I understand that conversations around privilege and oppression can be an important part of establishing that safety. As a white, cisgender, straight-identifying woman, I strive toward active allyship with communities of color and LGBTQ+ folx, while acknowledging that I won't always get it right, and that the learning is never done.