When you’re struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety that you don’t understand, you think you’re a failure, you can’t stop crying (and you don’t know why), you’re struggling with low self-harm, having suicidal thoughts, or just feel like the world is on your shoulders and you’re lost, you want to talk to someone who is not going to judge you about the choices you’ve made. You are going to need a compassionate person and a safe place to disclose the pain you’ve been carrying and KNOW that your information will remain private. You want to know that the person you are entrusting your information to has the expertise to provide you with strategies to help you overcome your problems. Most importantly, you want to know that you are not going to feel “crazy” for thinking the things you’ve been thinking or doing the things you’ve been doing. You’re looking for someone who has helped others in your shoes and understands your ‘why.’ So, whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, a career change, an addiction, rejection, or a new transition in your life, I am here to help you.

There is hope. I help parents who are on the brink of giving up on fixing the mess in their home and start with helping you know that this is bigger than you. Also to know that your teen is going through more than just normal teen stuff. I’ll help your teen learn how to express themselves, and you’ll learn how to respond in a way that truly helps them. I help teenagers dealing with behavioral issues, anxiety, new transitions, gender identity issues, sexuality, bullying, trauma, depression, sadness, low self-esteem, divorce, grief, loss, shyness, shame, guilt, and more.

Feeling stuck and lonely in a marriage or relationship can feel like a nightmare. In fact, when was the last time found yourself wondering “how did I even get here”? I mean you were so in love and full of hope for your future, right? Whatever your issue is, you are very clear that something needs to change and fast. Relationships are complex and many people struggle at some point in time. The best idea is to maintain a solid relationship and continue to strengthen the partnership. But whatever you are struggling with in your relationship, consulting with me will help you explore and figure ways to improve your relationship.

Many families have some built-in resiliency to manage their problems on their own. But even the best families may experience some difficulties where they feel a need for help beyond the family’s own resources. Family counseling can add tools to your family’s relationship tool box. It can also help you learn better ways to communicate and help you discover the triggers to problems you’ve been experiencing for a long time. Family therapy will provide you with a safe place to better understand each other.