LMFT Marriage and Family Therapist

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The process of therapy is unique to each person. I see it as a relationship in which people learn about themselves through their relationship and exploration of themselves with me. My goal as your therapist is to bring my authentic self; weird, jovial, playful, and direct, to the relationship and to allow for your needs to be met. Through our interactions about difficult topics, laughter, and tears I believe that healing happens.

I am also a supervisor of interns in my marriage and family therapy clinic. My mission as a therapist, supervisor, and teacher is to help each new therapist hone their craft and to become the helpers in our community that can help clients strengthen relationships. In my belief that all things can be healed by relationships, I have chosen to create more access to marital and family therapy to build up those in our community who are struggling with their relationships with their partners, their friends, their children, their coworkers, or their parents.

As an adjunct professor in counselor education, I am passionate about my own learning, my interns learning, and

even discussing learning and new ideas with my clients. Exploring how and why we think things work helps us understand how and why we behave the way we do.

Intern, Couples and Family Therapist

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My therapeutic skills lie in supporting families, couples, and individuals who long to authentically thrive in the world. I believe that emotions and meaningful connections are at the forefront of not only our painful struggles, but our greatest moments. My approach, whether you walk into my office as an individual or a family, is to see you as part of your larger social systems. Together we will explore how these social systems affect your inner world. Our goals can include transforming stuck, lonely and misunderstood feelings into feelings of freedom, connection, clarity and bravery. In our work together, I will use honest and direct feedback to help you reach your goals. I strive to provide an affirming space for all my clients that is trauma-informed and inclusive. You matter.

Intern, Couples and Family Therapist

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My clinical focus is couples, families, and individuals who want to thrive despite hardship. I specialize in trauma healing and integration, first responders, system-impacted children & families, eating disorders, and people in addiction recovery. We heal in relationships; be they family, friends, animals, nature, or with a higher power. Exploring those relationships, their impact on you, and how to navigate change will be part of our work together. Our relationship matters as well. I promise to be a direct, kind, humorous, and trustworthy companion who pays close attention to your physical and emotional health.

Prior to this career, I worked for two decades promoting healing in the criminal justice system. My experience includes work as a mindfulness facilitator, trauma-informed care trainer, a massage therapy degree focused on how we hold memory in our bodies, and a Masters of Divinity.

Within you is everything you need to live a great life. My job is to come alongside you, point out what you may have forgotten, and help that life unfold. I am currently accepting couples, individuals, children, and families interested in exploring their relationships with each other and within themselves.

Professional Counselor Associate

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I believe that creating an environment where you feel safe to share and explore your inner world, and where you feel heard and understood, is essential to our work. I love to help individual adults identify and remove obstacles from their personal fulfillment and growth. 

My therapeutic philosophy revolves around viewing myself as a fellow traveler on your journey, rather than an all-knowing expert. Whether you’re navigating challenges in personal relationships, grief and loss, work-related stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, the emotional impacts of trauma, or the constellations of symptoms often labeled as “depression” or “anxiety,” I honor your individuality and tailor my person-centered approach to meet your unique needs. 

I am also trained in the Flash Technique (FT), an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to rapidly alleviate the distress associated with traumatic or otherwise disturbing memories. Unlike traditional trauma therapies, FT is minimally intrusive and does not require you to consciously relive or engage with the traumatic memory. This allows you to process memories with little to no emotional discomfort, promoting healing without overwhelming distress.

Intern, Couples and Family Therapist

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I want to help you navigate life’s challenges and pursue meaningful growth!

Grounded in a person-centered approach, I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where couples, families, and individuals feel empowered to explore their experiences and strengths. By integrating mindfulness and somatic practices, I help clients cultivate a deeper connection with themselves, effectively manage stress, and address the emotional and physical impacts of their unique challenges.

I am particularly passionate about supporting couples, individuals, and families during every stage of the parenthood journey—whether through pregnancy planning, pregnancy, the postpartum period, or the early stages of parenthood in all its forms, including fostering, adoption, and surrogacy. I aim to help new and expectant parents navigate the emotional, relational, and physical transitions of this transformative time while cultivating healthy communication

and nurturing deeper connections with their support systems.

My ultimate goal is to guide clients toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and overall well-being through a collaborative and holistic therapeutic process.

Intern, Couples and Family Therapy

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Therapy is a space where you can drop the filter, say the hard things out loud, and feel truly heard. I know how vulnerable it can feel to start therapy. I’ve been on both sides of the couch, and I get it—it takes courage to show up. While therapy isn’t always easy, my goal is to make the process feel supportive and grounding—like talking to someone who gets it (but with a few extra tools to help). We’ll laugh when it makes sense, sit in the heavy stuff when we need to, and find a way forward that actually works for you.

I take a systems approach to therapy, which means I don’t just look at what’s happening inside you but also at the relationships, environments, and experiences that have shaped you. Our connections—with partners, family, communities, and ourselves—have a huge impact on how we move through the world.

I work with individuals, couples, and families, with a special focus on body image concerns and religious trauma. Whether you're working through the impact of high-control environments or untangling your identity from past beliefs, I’m here to help you process, heal, and find a path forward that aligns with you.

There’s no ‘perfect’ way to do therapy. Some days, we might dive deep into relationship patterns; other days, we might just process what’s been weighing on you that week. However you show up, I’ll meet you there—with curiosity, warmth, and zero judgment. 

I celebrate and affirm people of all identities, orientations, and backgrounds. This is a space where you can be fully yourself. 

Intern, Couples and Family Therapy

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I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. I work with my clients to develop their sense of compassion for self and others. I believe that we access true healing and growth when we experience being heard and understood. Whether you are seeking guidance in relationships, personal growth, or emotional well-being, I am here to support you every step of the way. 

As a person who appears and identifies with many privileges in our society, I am thoughtfully affirming of all folks. Whether age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, economic status, race, culture, or other factors are important aspects of your identity, my desire will be to support you. I am honored to assist you in your journey to understanding, exploration and becoming of who you are.