Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I love working with teenagers, folks who are struggling with anxiety, and moms. I like working with the themes that appear for all of these populations, such as am I good enough, do I fit in, what if I fail. These tend to feel like existential questions, but can be helped by exploring thought patterns and triggers that spark these feelings and working on skills to help change those thought patterns. I also work at a drug and alcohol treatment center and have a lot of experience in this area.
My Background and Approach
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#107446). In therapy, I use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is a way of helping people identify and change their thought patterns and ways of viewing the world that tend to be unhelpful. I also incorporate a lot of mindfulness which is a way of helping people to be present and pay attention to their own experience, their thoughts, feelings, sensations, etc. And of course, I do a lot of listening and being curious about what it’s like for people to be who they are.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in equal rights for women and have been a longtime supporter of Planned Parenthood and Ruth Bader-Ginsburg (keep killing it, RGB!). I am a white lady who does her best to be aware of her privilege and to inspire others to do the same. I love backpacking, CrossFit ( I don't talk about it, I swear), and going to the beach. My dog's name is Buzz Lightyear.