I have had the privilege of walking through the healing process with adults, senior adults, the LGBTQ+ community, and women's issues. During my experience in a community mental health clinic, and in private practice I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused - CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Both as a human and as a therapist, I understand that making sense of life and its impact can sometimes be overwhelming and traumatic in ways that can leave us feeling helpless, anxious, depressed, or simply stuck. It takes courage to seek help to find relief. That relief can happen in the safety of the space I provide where you believe you and your story matter. I will hold your vulnerability and pain with compassion and authenticity while the process of finding new or renewed hope, healing, strength, wholeness, and vitality for life begins to unfold as the difficulty you are facing is shared. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.

I love sports (watching that is), making and continuing traditions with family and friends, traveling, and entertaining. Among my favorite traditions include traveling to Reno to watch March Madness where we're enveloped in the sports book televisions; and the annual beach trip with my son, nieces, and nephew which has endured for 15 years. This trip includes golf, pickleball, games, hiking, the same meals, and the challenge of adding a new adventure every year. Time spent with these adult children is my most rewarding interest.

I make an effort every day to do something to connect with myself or with someone I care about. That may be a walk, meditation, allowing some "sit and stare" time, talking on the phone with someone I care about, or having a slow morning.

I recharge by socializing. As an extrovert, I feel most reenergized by enjoying meaningful conversations or creating meaningful memories with people I care about.

I have a poodle named Lilly who is 12. Lilly is a special girl and keeps everyone entertained when watching her hide socks and balls under and behind the couch and in blankets, throwing them up in the air, and generally playing fetch with herself.