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I am from Seattle, WA but now live in Alexandria, VA. I am an army veteran with two sons, ages 8 and 16, and we have a chocolate tabby cat! I have worked in the mental health field for six years, four years as a psychotherapist, one as a substance abuse counselor, and one in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
My approach
I firmly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy‚ whether our problems feel big or small, we all have things we can work on. I would love to see everyone with a primary care physician AND a therapist someday! I like to start out therapy by strengthening coping skills and stress management and then lead into identifying harmful thinking patterns and help you adopt healthier ways of thinking. From there, if need be, I can help you process past trauma, increase your self-esteem, strengthen your relationships, and improve anger management, self-care, mindfulness, and much more (this is just the tip of the iceberg)!
My focus
I work with teens and adults and have experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, addiction, LGBTQIA+, couples and families, and more.
My communication style
Personality-wise, I am a combination of motivated, energetic, nonjudgmental, and easy-going.
My first session with you
Some of my clients like to engage in therapy exercises and homework, while others like to use their time just chatting. I am flexible and open-minded‚ let's figure out what works best for you!
