Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
My clients are often exhausted from trying to fit the mold of what others or the world expects of them, burdened by controlling intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, and cycles of maladaptive coping strategies. I strive for clients to feel empowered and capable of against the inner critic, breaking free from patterns of behavior that no longer serve them. I specialize in the counsel of folks battling eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety, and life stress.
My Background and Approach
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults providing therapeutic treatment at the outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization levels of cares. I seek to provide a safe, empathic, and natural counseling environment for each client to explore themselves and every facet of their experience. This includes exploring sources of pain and hurt, as well as celebrating sources of hope and joy. I strive for people feel empowered and capable of fighting back against the inner critic, fears, and experience a life that is worth living. I have been trained in and offer CBT (including Exposure and Response Prevention therapy), DBT, person-centered, and incorporate elements from the Feminist theoretical approach. I recognize that each person is unique with their own needs and goals, celebrating diversity is central to my values. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. It takes a lot of courage to take that first step. Be proud of yourself.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Some of the most powerful things we can do are to truly learn to understand and accept ourselves, practice self-compassion, and move forward in life allowing ourselves to be as authentic as possible. As an active member of the LGBTQ+ community, this belief is imperative for self-compassion, self-confidence, and healing. I value inclusivity, equality, and overall respect for others and one's self. I am a Health at Every Size provider and am passionate about dismantling weight stigma and cultural effects on body image. I am accepting new clients for Telehealth appointments at this time. I offer early morning appointments to help make therapy accessible without interfering with traditional working hours.