Not all clients desire to incorporate spirituality into their counseling experience. For those who prefer to leave that out of the picture, that is not a problem at all! As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), it is my goal to meet you right where you are and to design a path for you that speaks to YOUR heart, that will give you the absolute best chance possible of reaching your goals. We will talk in the beginning to ensure that I am clear on your wishes, and we will move accordingly throughout your therapy experience.

If you are interested in learning more about my services and would like the chance to find out if we may be a good fit to work together, click the “Request Consultation” button to request a free 15-minute phone consultation. I will reply to you via email to schedule the consultation. During the consultation, I will have some structured questions to ask you, and you will get a chance to ask me some questions as well. If, after talking, you and I both agree that we may be a good match for working together, we will move forward with scheduling your first session and you will receive information on the intake paperwork process as well.

When you come into the office, you will find a comfortable waiting room designed to help you begin to relax as you wait. You will simply make yourself comfortable in the waiting room, help yourself to a cup of coffee or a bottle of water if you like, and I will be out to greet and welcome you into the therapy room shortly. Our first session together will entail some information gathering as I learn more about what brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain from therapy, and a little more about your life and who you are. We will talk about a starting point for therapy and what therapy may look like if you choose to continue. At the end, I will ask you if you would like to book a second session and to begin the therapeutic process with me. If so, we will book your second appointment before you leave. If not, I can try to offer you a referral to another therapist if that is something that you would find helpful.

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It is my goal that you leave better than when you started! That will look different for each client, and that outcome is something you and I will talk through together so that we will both know what we are aiming at! While it is understood that I am not going to be the right fit for all potential clients, I do my best to conduct a proper consultation in advance so that the majority of my clients are well suited for working with me and my style of counseling. Therefore, it is my hope that clients will be glad that they chose to take the brave step towards a healthier, more whole, more healed self in partnership with me!

I have a particular interest in helping people overcome the devastating effects of mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual abuse. Narcissistic abuse recovery, in particular, is a special interest of mine, and whether the abuse is in a close, intimate relationship, professional relationship, family relationship, or friendship, I am passionate about helping you detangle the confusion and begin to find your sense of self and your strength again. I also enjoy helping couples navigate their relationships to a place of strength, as often times wounds from past relational traumas can show up in new relationships, requiring therapeutic support as partners learn to heal and grow together. Blended families, in particular, require special insight and perspective to attend to all of the nuances that accompany a blended family, and I bring knowledge and awareness of these complexities.

Integrated counseling begins much like other styles of counseling, with, first of all, me getting to know you. I will conduct all of the usual business tasks at the beginning to ensure that you are understanding the basics of the counseling relationship, the limits and the possibilities, and your best hopes for the outcome of us working together. Along the way, we will talk about, not only the psychological issue(s) that led you to seek help from a counselor, but also any physical, spiritual, social/relational, or occupational stressors that you may be experiencing. We will explore a general wellness plan together, and we will consider whether a referral to rule out any physical causes may be helpful. We will talk through all of this together, with you and I partnering as a collaborative team to forge the path to a healthier you, one who is more at peace, more integrated in body, mind, spirit, and community.

Having experienced the impact of mental and emotional abuse myself, realizing how it leaves you questioning your own sense of reality, losing touch with your own instincts, and afraid to trust again, I understand the toll that this type of experience takes on a person. Also, having experienced a transformative healing journey myself, I know first hand the power of effective therapy, a strong community around you, and a focus on achieving wellness as you recover. It is my desire to help others experience that, too.

Having always had an analytical mind and always interested in seeing the big picture, my interest in integrated care has been heightened by working in healthcare settings and seeing first hand the impact of attending to the whole person. People heal better when their emotions, thoughts, spirit, and need for human connection are acknowledged and nurtured. Also, I have been able to witness how physical ailments can present as psychological problems and vice versa. In my academic training, I was also trained on how to integrate psychology and theology to better assist clients along their healing path. I am passionate about working with clients to sort through a multi-modal approach to wellness and wholeness.

Simply put, Integrative Counseling focuses on the whole person, looking through the lens of the body, mind, spirit, and social support system in order to gather the full picture and to pursue healing and growth holistically. It includes attention to things like sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise, social connection, and spirituality.