I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and supported. Life can bring challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to meet clients where they are, help them recognize the strengths they already possess, and work together to develop tools that can lead to meaningful and lasting change.

 

I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lindenwood University and provide counseling services under supervision. Before beginning my journey in the counseling field, I spent 12 years as an elementary school teacher and have served for nine years on a local school board. These experiences have given me a unique perspective on the challenges faced by children, adolescents, families, and the systems that support them.

 

My clinical interests include working with young children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and athletes experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, relationship challenges, and family or school-related concerns.

 

My approach to counseling is compassionate, collaborative, and client centered. I strive to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts and experiences. I incorporate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered counseling, and other evidence-based techniques based on the individual needs and goals of each client.

 

I look forward to walking alongside clients as they gain greater self-awareness, build resilience, and work toward positive change in their lives.

Specializations: Addiction, ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adjustment to College, Adolescents, Adult, Adults, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Art, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Borderline Personality, Breakups, Career Counseling, Chemical Dependency, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, College Aged Student Concerns, Communication Problems, Compulsive Spending and Shopping, Concerns Around Sexual Orientation, Coping Mechanisms, Coping Skills, Couples Therapy, Depression, Drug Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Emptiness, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Persons, Identity Issues, Inadequacy, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Isolation, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQ, Life Coaching, Life Purpose, Life Stress, Meditation, Mindful Eating, Peer Relationships, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse, Teens, Women's Issues, Work Stress

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Treatment Modes: Art Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Career Counseling, CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eclectic Therapy, Group Therapy, Holistic, Humanistic Therapy, IFS-Internal Family Systems, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Therapy, Person Centered, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Perspective, Trauma Focused Therapy

Availability: By Appointment

 

Payment Types: Cash, Check, Credit-AMEX/MC/Visa, Debit Card, HSA

Accepted Insurance Plans: None, Sliding Scale

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