2020-21 has had a significant impact on our lives ​both mentally and physically. Now more than ever, you may find the importance in connection with a competent, clinical therapist.

Are you facing challenges?

You may be hoping to gain effective coping skills when anxiety arises, wishing to have greater guidance out of of patterns of depression, or wanting to obtain a better understanding of how close relationships continue to cause emotional pain in your life.

Know you’re not alone and support is available.
It takes energy to take a step forward for your wellness; if you have questions about what you’re looking for when beginning therapy, please don’t hesitate to call or write. You will have the opportunity to choose between virtual or in person sessions.
Defining and supporting your therapeutic needs is a central goal of therapy with the focus on expanding emotional growth, awareness, healing, and wellness. 

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Family Systems
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Psychodynamic

Modalities

​​Individual Therapy

Enter into a space where you will be heard. Therapy is not about becoming dependent on your therapist but instead it is a relationship which encourages awareness and insight into the way you think, and feel, relate with others and navigate the day. This is done through specific guidance and direction around identification of painful repetitive patterns, adopting healthy coping strategies, and obtaining/maintaining the tools to relate more fully to those you love.

​Couples Therapy

There are many benefits of engaging in couples work if your relationship or marriage has encountered a difficult or trying season. Couples therapy aids in assisting both parties to more completely understand the issues under the arguments while maintaining a safe place to learn how to express where the pain originates. Effective couples counseling reinforces the ways in which you and your partner work together as a team with a focus on strength, connection and interdependence.

​Yoga and Wellness Retreats

If you've been wishing to take some time for yourself to relax, restore and unwind, a yoga and wellness retreat may be just what you're looking for. Weekend events are held in the spring and fall offering the chance for women to explore wellness and yoga support, quiet relaxation, reflection and community.

​If you are interested in learning more or adding your name to receive information please contact me.

Specialties

Anxiety
Addiction
Couples
Depression
​Food Issues
Stress Management
​Trauma
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Yoga Therapy

Other Areas of Interest

Chronic Pain
Grief 
Infertility
Parenting
Self Esteem
​Sexuality

Anxiety

​Anxiety interferes with daily life causing an overwhelming sense of worry, restlessness, rumination on present/future events and fear. Anxiety can also be felt in the body.  It is common to incur some level of anxiety in daily life; however, when the emotional and physical weight of anxiety overtake thoughts and effect relationships it could be time to ask for support.

Depression

​Depression can feel like a lingering feeling of deep sadness. Symptoms may include changes in appetite, sleep, lack of energy, feeling worthless and having difficulty concentrating or making decisions. Depression can affect emotional and physical health and can be debilitating. Depression is not a character flaw, a weakness or a choice. Most importantly, depression is treatable.

Mindfulness

​Mindfulness is an evidenced-based practice which increases focused attention and intention around the present moment.  The benefits of a mindfulness practice include: lowered stress, greater mental clarity and a greater ability to relate to self and others with kindness. 

Yoga Informed Therapy

​Great tension and stress is held within our bodies. When stress is not addressed directly it may show up in the body. Using the physical realm of yoga and movement can positively aid in restoring balance through the calming of the autonomic nervous system. The practice of meditation and relaxation breathing techniques which are part of a yoga practice, can also support mental health and wellness. In coordination with psychotherapy, yoga is beneficial for addressing anxiety and depression through connection to a heightened relaxation response. 

​Psychology of Eating/Addiction

Have you ever wondered why it’s easy to recite the healthiest behaviors around food and substances, yet sometimes still make decisions which cause yourself to feel regret and shame? Understanding the psychology of eating and how habitual patterns with substances including drugs and alcohol can be a doorway to positively shifting these painful relationships.