My Approach

I view counseling as an opportunity for individuals to have space that is their own, where I can assist them in developing treatment interventions that are specific to their personal needs. I believe that there have been many instances in a persons life where trauma, negativity, or distress has occurred and until those parts are addressed, they will continue to impact the persons daily life. This expands out into our family systems and the roles that we have played since birth with our loved ones. From our first memory to now, humans are constantly learning from others and this shapes our experiences of how we see the world and view ourselves.

I work with clients from the very first session to build trust and lay a foundation that allows them to feel safe to share and explore their personal narrative. I strive to empower the individuals that I work with to recognize that they have the ability to change negative ways of thinking, create new patterns of relationships with themselves and others and set boundaries that allow them to move through the world feeling supported. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and am trained in cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and recently completed training for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) which I will be obtain certification in early 2025. Examining the different experiences that a client has had and the messages they received during this time, we can move into a space of reframing, reprocessing and creating space for growth and change. In addition, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness skills to decrease distress during times of high emotions and support clients as they develop their own ways of grounding, to use outside of the therapeutic setting.

Specialized Eating Disorder Therapy

I work with clients that are struggling with all types of eating disorder issues, as well as issues with self worth, body image and body dysmorphia. My framework stems from Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating and the belief that our bodies know where they should be and given the chance will guide us to our healthiest versions of ourself. I work with clients at all stages of change, whether you are contemplating seeking help or needing support to maintain your recovery. I believe that everyone is capable of repairing their relationship with their body and food and that we are all deserving of living a life free of the distress and pain that is associated with an eating disorder.