I create an environment that is safe, supportive, and trusting where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Where you can identify values and goals and practice new and different actions to realize your dreams. I use a calm present-centered focus My experience entails strengths based, trauma informed, and person-centered counseling. I have 25+ years' experience in the mental health counseling field. I have a cognitive behavioral approach and employ mindfulness and emotional inquiry through self-exploration. I believe we each have our own strengths and abilities to develop our own creative solutions in life. I collaborate with you to complete a clinical assessment to identify your needs and your inner strengths . I respect your unique perspective.