I am passionate about empowering my clients to develop new coping strategies to manage the stress of life while working towards their recovery from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and relationship issues. With years of experience working with a diverse population of clients, I have provided treatment in a variety of settings including community, group, private practice, and correctional facilities. I partner with children, adolescents, adults/couples, and families, utilizing various therapy models such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Emotion-Focused, Narrative, and Psychotherapy. I believe in incorporating music, expressive arts, and play therapy into sessions to help my clients unlock deeper experiences in their healing, identity, and purpose. My journey in counseling began when I successfully recovered from PTSD as a Retired Combat Veteran and JROTC Senior Army Instructor with over 25 years of service. I know first-hand the difficulties of acknowledging that you need help, especially when you've dedicated your life to helping others. That's why I'm committed to advocating for mental health services and fighting stigma. My approach is to inspire, equip, and empower healing professionals to move towards hope, healing, and improve their quality of life. My husband Todd and I have been married for over 20 years and together (blended) we have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
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