Psychotherapy offers us an opportunity to better understand ourselves and to create important and meaningful changes in our lives. It also offers an effective way to address questions and feelings that we may find confusing or painful. I approach this work with empathy, warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. I tailor my approach to the needs of each client, offering both the opportunity to reflect and explore as well as down-to-earth, practical tools to address difficult feelings or behaviors.

As a licensed clinical social worker I have worked with numerous populations, older adults, dialysis adults, children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I have different experiences working in community-based outpatient agencies, medical facilities, home based services, homeless populations, and detained children. I am an eclectic therapist who can help clients with painful experiences.

Approximately 25 years ago I volunteered at a domestic violence center in my community. I worked primarily with victims of domestic violence and found that the experience had a profound effect on my understanding of interpersonal relationships. I was motivated to learn and applied to graduate school, worked as an intern at a major local hospital and became a psychotherapist.