Welcome and thank you for taking the first step toward addressing whatever life challenges you or someone you love are experiencing at this time.

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Perhaps you're down, anxious and feeling ‘stuck’ or as though you aren’t living the life you envisioned for yourself. Whatever your needs may be, I’m here to help you get on-track.

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I have 22 years of experience working with mental health and life challenges including

*depression   *anxiety   *mood disorders   *substance abuse   *ADHD   *body image   *relationship challenges   *stress   *self-worth   *identity   *grief   *transition   *trauma

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I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings, including wilderness therapy, residential treatment and private practice. 

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The decision to begin therapy takes great courage. It can feel scary, even if you’ve been in therapy before. I have deep respect for your openness to seeking help. 

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The relationship I build with my clients is foundational.  We need to build a trusting rapport to work together toward effective change.  I am inherently curious, validating and compassionate, and I appreciate humor as a powerful means of connecting with others.

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I graduated with a BS in Psychology from Florida State University in 1999 and with a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Montana State University in 2004.  In the years since completing my MS,

I have received training in

*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) *Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)   *Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) *Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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I am not bound to a single approach, as I believe each individual must be met where they are, with an approach intentionally tailored to their unique needs. The client-therapist relationship is essential for doing any substantive therapeutic work, and I treat that as a priority. 

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Even behaviors that may appear ineffective from the outside looking in usually have wisdom at their core. When a person is in pain, they generally want to feel better.  It is imperative that I understand what it is that a person may need to feel better in reaction to, then identify alternative actions for meeting those needs in ways that don’t have negative repercussions.  

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By virtue of being human, individuals are dynamic, unique and vulnerable.  It is important to me to get to know YOU. I will be intentionally curious and work to understand the experiences, challenges and strengths that have shaped you as a person.  

Whatever your needs may be, I am here to listen and help.