“The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started.”
We all want to be hopeful, happy, and engaged human beings. But sometimes that goal seems out of reach. You may be shaken by life events that feel out of control or struggle with difficult relationships that sap your energy and leave you frustrated, angry or bitter. Perhaps you are sad and can’t seem to shake the blues or feel uncomfortably anxious. Maybe you can’t sleep or agonize over expectations that haven’t been met. Your past or present may be marked by unresolved traumatic events, a heart-breaking loss, or a difficult adjustment to what life has brought your way. Maybe you don’t know exactly what is wrong, but something needs to change and you’re not sure how to make that happen. If any of these situations speak to you, you may be searching for a therapist to work with.
Seeking help is a brave and positive step toward a better future. Entering therapy can help you feel more empowered and hopeful about your life. The collaborative process between a therapist and a client provides a safe and comfortable space to explore what is going on in your life. I can offer you time to talk, to reflect, to celebrate positive events or to be supported when things get difficult. Our work together is tailored to your unique needs and accesses evidence-based modalities and interventions to facilitate positive changes in your life going forward.
My training and clinical experience has given me an appreciation for the importance of exploring past and present relationships, as well as identifying non-productive thought processes and behaviors. As a former educator and child advocate, I have years of experience working with adolescents and their parents and, as a former mediator, I have experience in calming volatile emotions and helping clients gain perspective in tough situations. I have worked in trauma-informed settings with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and have helped bereaved clients find comfort after loss. I provide a safe and welcoming space for people of all ethnicities and religious backgrounds and for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
If this sounds intriguing and you’re ready to get started, I’d love to work with you. I am currently taking new clients and would be happy to set up a time for us to meet for a free thirty-minute consultation.