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About My Clients
You cannot take one more round of the same fight. You've done this again and again, and things are not changing. You feel lonely and wondering who in the world is trustworthy. Your relationship, your faith, and/or your job have taken so much, and you're not sure who you are now, or how it got this far. You're ready to find yourself again and reconnect in a way that feels safe, peaceful, and built for the long-term. Reach out today for a free consultation. Healing is possible.
My Background and Approach
I am level-2 trained in the Gottman method, ready to take on the destructive loop couples find themselves in, help them break free, and rediscover the love and security they've been longing for in their relationship. I have deconstructed my Christian faith, questioning fundamental beliefs I was always taught, and redefining what faith and love are about. I am a safe place for people to doubt, question, and begin to form boundaries that align with their values. My experience as a first responder means I have a first-hand understanding of the strains clients live with when they put on the uniform - and when they come home. There is a huge chasm between work and home when you serve the public. I help first responders process their work experiences AND bridge the gap back to home where they can be connected, safe, and relaxed. Mastering re-entry after your shift is a skill of its own.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
A big part of my personal life in the last few years has been taken up by deconstruction of my faith. I was a devout Evangelical for 25 years and was convinced certain things were "true," even though those things harmed people, including myself. Fortunately, my husband and I have gone down this road together, peeling back things we used to accept as Biblical truth, and have settled into a worldview that is much more accepting, open, and inclusive. I strive to bring this into my counseling practice by creating a safe space for clients recovering from religious trauma. Often the sufferer of religious trauma is the only one who suspects that they've been abused, and it is difficult to self-validate. I want the therapy room to be a place to name your experiences, grieve, and begin healing.