Therapists » Licensed Professional Counselor
I believe that the therapeutic relationship offers a unique context for emotional understanding to occur. When we find ourselves in the presence of a non-judgmental, empathically attuned person, we can begin to feel safe enough to unfold and sort through our most complex experiences and painful emotions with the hope that they are rendered more tolerable and gradually integrated. My approach to therapy involves active listening and thoughtful engagement with the goal of deepening self-awareness and making meaning together. In my work I draw from existential, feminist, and psychodynamic perspectives. I hold in mind the existential vulnerabilities and systemic issues that affect us all. From a place of compassion, I challenge others to consider the roles they might play in perpetuating unwanted patterns and begin imagining new ways of relating and being in the world. My clinical experience and training have primarily included working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and relationship distress. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and am an LGBTQIA affirming therapist.
Qualifications: | Southern Nazarene University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LPC |