(she/her)
Hello! I am a school counselor and licensed professional counselor with over 16 years of experience working with elementary, middle school, high school, and post-secondary aged students. In recent years, I have branched into therapy work as a part-time job in addition to my day job as an elementary school counselor and therapy dog handler. I am an open-minded, compassionate professional who excels at finding the good in all people. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you toward reaching your goals!
During our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other. I will guide you in developing your goals for our work together.
My greatest strength lies in my ability to find the good in others. I believe we all have a unique constellation of strengths inside us. My job is to be an unbiased, open-minded listener to help you find and build on those strengths to reach your goals.
My experience is predominantly in working with children, teens, and young adults. I most frequently work with clients who are looking to develop healthy coping skills, stronger social skills, effective emotional regulation, better self-esteem, and/or create a positive self-concept. Additionally, I have experience with school-age career counseling. I operate from a strengths-focused approach and encourage a positive mindset towards change and growth. I'm an open-minded professional who is comfortable working with diverse individuals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use this goal-oriented approach to help the client develop solutions to present needs rather than analyzing past problems.
Strength-Based
I use this positive approach to build on a client's current strengths and resources.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use this goal-oriented approach to help the client replace dysfunctional thinking and behaviors with more functional ones.