United States
I specialize in the areas of conflict-resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger management, and trauma abuse and recovery.
I believe that taking our whole selves into account is crucial to the counseling process. I love to integrate faith into how we think, live, and engage with others.
With over 20 years experience, I have successfully helped others with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self worth/esteem and relationship struggles. While providing a safe atmosphere where one feels comfortable talking about themselves, I help you to figure out what the issues are and how to best deal with them.. It’s my experience that change occurs when one is feeling both supported and challenged. I try to provide both. Please feel free to contact me and we can talk about how I can be helpful.
Years in Practice: 7 Years
School: University of Arkansas
Year Graduated: 2005
License No. and State: 06-22P Arkansas
I work with adults who are struggling with mood and anxiety problems, including individuals with depression, bipolar disorder, or post trauma stress. Working collaboratively, my clients and I work to improve the quality of their lives – their work, their recreation, and their relationships. I also enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with life transitions, good or bad, that increase stress in one’s life.
Client-centred therapy: Each client comes with a unique set of beliefs, values, and ways of thinking. So the approach is tailored to individual clients, based on the information they share about themselves. Couples work is based on Gottman’s relationship principles and borrows from multiple other approaches.
I offer Sunday hours for busy individuals. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or a loved one, support is out there. The key is finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. I provide an environment that is safe and easy for you to express yourself without fear of judgement or shame. My approach is gentle, warm, and supportive. My goal is to help you gain insight, identify your strengths, improve your coping skills, and most importantly, to feel better.
I know how hard it is to make the first appointment. I encourage you to contact me for a brief consultation to see if we would work well together. If you’re not ready for this step, I hope you take some time to explore my website to get more information.
My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to: ** childhood abuse ** foster care ** juvenile justice ** adoption ** vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue ** cultural differences in relationships (ex: couples from different cultures and Americanized child of immigrant parents) ** history of sexual exploitation ** difficult relationships **
Life can be challenging, whether planned or unexpected. Trauma and loss can sometimes be overwhelming as we learn to navigate those life stressors. Careers and relationships can require attention and children are learning their way in this world. In working with an individual, couple or family, I offer an approach that values your experiences and strengths while supporting you to develop new skills and empower change. Making that first call demonstrates that you are motivated to make a change and that is an act of courage.