As a counselor, I see my job as having two main components:                                          

#1 Being a good listener.  That means listening without criticism or judgment and seeking to understand the world from your point of view.  I strive to be authentic, empathetic, and an ally in this process of change, a trusted companion for the journey.  My foundation as a counselor is Person-Centered Therapy - Learn more about this approach by clicking

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#2 Giving you the skills you need to get your life and/or your relationships where you want  it to be.  Being a good listener is important, but there has to be more that that. I also use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which looks at the connection between thoughts-feelings-behaviors, and together figure out how to control the things you can. Whether a person is 4, 44 or 84 there are things he or she can do to change, grow and flourish. Learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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My over 20 years of clinical experience includes working with:

• Survivors of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse and Neglect

• Members of the US Military - Active Duty, Retirees and Reserve and their families

• Adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, relationship and work issues, grief/loss and trauma

• Children aged 3 and older, including success with tweens and teens

• People who are Deaf and/or have developmental disabilities

• Couples at different stages in their relationship 

• Experiential activities - using play, art, and animals as part of the counseling process. Please see  my "Animal Partners" that I am happy to have with me at this practice.

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