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ABOUT ME

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I’m a therapist who believes deeply in the power of connection, compassion, and honest conversation. Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people facing trauma, ADHD, grief, and the many transitions that come with aging, and I approach each person’s story with respect and genuine curiosity. I work gently and collaboratively, creating a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what you’re carrying without judgment. As someone who has always shared my life with animals, I understand how grounding and healing those bonds can be, and I welcome clients who find comfort and strength in them too. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered as you move toward a life that feels more steady, meaningful, and hopeful.

Outside of my work, I’m someone who finds joy in simple, grounding things. I love reading, spending time in nature, and making enthusiastic, but often less‑than‑successful, attempts at gardening. Building LEGO is one of my favorite mindfulness activities, and I enjoy attending local outdoor festivals, practicing quiet moments of mindfulness, and spending time with my pets, family, and friends. These parts of my life help me stay balanced, present, and connected, and they often inform the warmth and authenticity I bring into the therapy room.

My Specialties

  • LIFE TRANSITIONS

  • OLDER ADULTS

  • TRAUMA AND PTSD

  • ADHD

  • ANXIETY

  • COPING SKILLS

  • GRIEF

  • WOMEN'S ISSUES

  • FAMILY CONFLICT

  • CHRONIC ILLNESS

  • HEALTH/MEDICAL ISSUES

  • PHYSICAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we’ll take things slowly and focus on getting to know you- what brings you in, what you’re hoping for, and what feels most important right now. You don’t need to prepare anything or tell your whole story at once; we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful of where you are. I’ll ask some questions to understand your history, strengths, and current challenges, and we’ll talk together about what therapy might look like for you. My goal is for you to leave that first meeting feeling heard, supported, and confident that you have a safe place to land as we begin this work together.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is the depth and breadth of my experience. Over more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, and older adults as they navigate trauma, ADHD, grief, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. This wide range of experience allows me to understand the unique challenges that arise at different stages of life and to tailor therapy in a way that feels both grounded and deeply personal.

My approach is strength‑based, meaning I focus on helping you recognize and build on the resilience, wisdom, and abilities you already have- even if they feel hard to see right now. Clients often tell me they feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered in our work together. What stands out about my approach is the combination of gentle presence, practical tools from a variety of therapeutic approaches, and a deep respect for your lived experience, all woven together to help you move toward healing and a more hopeful, steady way of living.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with people who have spent years being the strong one- showing up for everyone else while quietly carrying their own hurt, exhaustion, or overwhelm. My clients are often deeply sensitive, overwhelmed, and thoughtful individuals who feel things intensely and care deeply, even when it costs them. Many are navigating trauma, ADHD, grief, caregiving stress, or the major transitions of midlife and beyond, and they’re longing for a space where they don’t have to hold everything together.

I connect especially well with people who find comfort in animals and feel grounded by their steady, uncomplicated presence. If you’re someone who wants a therapist who is warm, steady, practical, and genuinely present- someone who will meet you with compassion and help you breathe again- you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll create a space where you can finally set things down, feel understood, and begin to move toward a life that feels more manageable, connected, and hopeful.

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