Compassionate Support for Teens, Adults, and Families

If you or someone you love is facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other emotional challenges, you don’t have to face them alone. Healing is possible—and together, we can find a path forward that feels grounded, empowering, and uniquely your own.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to support teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges. My work focuses on helping clients navigate complex emotions, life transitions, and the lasting effects of stress and trauma.

I integrate trauma-informed methods with warmth, authenticity, and curiosity to create a safe, collaborative space where you can explore, heal, and grow.

Clients describe me as grounded, compassionate, and authentic. I bring empathy, curiosity, and creativity into my sessions—meeting each client where they are while honoring their pace and individuality.

Beyond the Therapy Room

Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and embracing playfulness in everyday life. Just as I encourage my clients to reconnect with joy and purpose, I strive to do the same in my own life.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, growth, and fulfillment, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You deserve a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and whole.

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals recover from trauma and stress-related symptoms. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to retell or relive painful experiences in detail. Instead, it activates the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate distressing memories, restoring balance and emotional well-being.

EMDR can be especially helpful for those experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, or a sense of being “stuck.” It can be used alone or alongside other therapies, and many clients notice meaningful progress in fewer sessions than traditional methods.

EMDR supports healing in areas such as:

• Anxiety, panic, and phobias

• Trauma, grief, and loss

• Depression and mood regulation

• Chronic pain and medical-related stress

• Dissociation and emotional numbness

• Performance and confidence challenges

Sessions are offered in 60–90 minute appointments for clients age 14+, or as 2–6 hour intensives for clients age 16 and older.

DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness to help clients manage intense emotions, build healthy coping skills, and improve relationships. It emphasizes balance—accepting yourself as you are while working toward meaningful change.

DBT is particularly effective for individuals who experience emotional sensitivity, impulsivity, or relational struggles. Through this approach, you’ll learn to:

• Regulate emotions and reduce overwhelm

• Strengthen communication and boundaries

• Increase tolerance for distress and uncertainty

• Stay grounded and present through mindfulness

DBT can be provided in individual therapy or alongside skills training for clients seeking practical tools for daily life.

Brainspotting is a neurobiological therapy that helps access and release trauma stored deep in the body and nervous system. By focusing on eye positions connected to emotional activation, it allows the brain to process unresolved experiences that may be driving anxiety, pain, or emotional reactivity.

This approach is especially effective for clients who feel “stuck” despite prior therapy, or who want a gentle, nonverbal way to access deeper layers of healing. Brainspotting can complement EMDR or stand alone as a powerful tool for trauma recovery, emotional integration, and performance enhancement.

With a background as a retired special education teacher, I am deeply passionate about supporting youth and families navigating the complexities of neurodiversity and development. I help teens explore identity, relationships, and self-understanding in a space that feels safe and affirming. My work is rooted in a strengths-based approach that celebrates authenticity while building skills for emotional awareness and resilience.

As a stepmother to three amazing young girls in a blended family, I understand firsthand the challenges and joys of family life. These experiences deepen my empathy and enhance my ability to connect with parents and caregivers as we work together to strengthen communication and connection at home.

Together, we can celebrate strengths, navigate challenges, and create a space where every individual feels seen, supported, and capable of thriving.