Areas of Expertise
Couples Counseling
Typically, I work with couples on a weekly basis for about 4 consecutive weeks or more, depending on their need. After we get to know one another through a series of sessions about the client’s past and present life together, discussion of their family of origin, and their goals for therapy, we will go to every other week and then on to once a month, followed with an as needed basis. My goal is to give you helpful tools, constructive criticism, and guidance on how to grow together. I don’t want you to need me forever!
Neurodiversity Support
As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent individual, I know the unique challenges that can come with being “atypical” in a world that wasn’t designed with your brain in mind. I work with couples and individuals to help manage some of the overwhelming life stages, assist in psychoeducation about autism and ADHD, overcome organizational challenges, and relationship complications.
Family Crisis Intervention
In times of family dysfunction and upheaval, I provide counseling and support to help families navigate through difficult situations. I work collaboratively with families to address conflicts and improve communication, fostering a healthier family dynamic.
My Approach
I navigate therapy through an Experiential lens. I believe that spontaneity, pointed guidance, a dash of humor, and openness in session helps people to change. I like to joke that I am happy to “stir the pot” as to get things moving quickly. As a therapist, I do not shy away from the hard topics. There are an array of issues that affect an individual and as such, I focus on not just the individual, but their upbringing, thoughts, trauma, health/wellness, and the cyclical patterns that continue to preventing a healthy individual, relationship, or family.
When working with a couple, I request four back to back weekly sessions. The first session consists of therapeutic hopes and guidelines and getting to know one another. The second session is focused on the past, present, and future hopes of the relationship. The third is typically about the couple’s family of origins and how those relationships and dynamics affect their union. The final weekly session is looking towards reasonable and healthy goals for the couple. If needed or desired, weekly sessions can continue until the client(s) and myself decide to space out sessions.
Collaboration is an important part of a healthy counseling relationship and it is something that I pride myself in doing well. I believe that as you are the one who lives your life, you call the shots! However, I do not shy away from a gentle shove or two. After all, we want change, right?
