Background and Theoretical Orientation
I have always loved working with children and that is where my background as a therapist began. I started my career at DHS as a child protection therapist and then went on to work in community mental health as a child therapist and a mental health consultant in preschools. In 2018 I decided to open a private practice and expand to working with adolescents and adults, which I absolutely love.
My approach to therapy with children is play therapy. Play is a natural process that builds trust, regulates emotions, reduces anxiety, opens communication and promotes creative thinking and problem-solving. Using play, art and sand tray therapy, I provide creative approaches to work through difficult issues. Other therapies I use, especially with teens includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
While I specialize in children and adolescents, I also work with adults. My goal is to help empower individuals and families heal, become aware of their inner strengths and improve communication and connection. I will work with you to create a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences freely and without judgment. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach while looking through the lens of depth psychology. My passion is helping individuals heal from pain, grow from struggles and have a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Theoretical Frameworks
I am here to provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to those I work with . To do this, I use a variety of frameworks including:
- Play Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Sandtray Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Experiential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy