Make Anxiety a Thing of the Past

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado. I graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have experience working with pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adult clients. I support clients coping with various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, and grief. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care and utilize an eclectic, integrated approach to come alongside my clients and help them deepen their understanding of themselves, better cope with their mental health, and find healing. I utilize a combination of Trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Internal Family Systems, and Person-Centered techniques to help my clients meet their therapeutic goals. "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain" - Dolly Parton

I have provided therapeutic interventions as an outpatient therapist and crisis counselor for about 7 years. I have worked with people with acute mental health concerns and people with serious and persistent mental health disorders. I have worked with people of diverse backgrounds. In helping clients achieve their mental health goals, I acknowledge and support developing a strong therapeutic relationship with my client to best support my clients in developing awareness and skills needed to achieve the therapeutic goals that you set. I believe in a client-centered approach that focuses on interventions that will work best with each, individual client for the best result.  I understand that people have things that come up in their lives while working on goals and have, and hope to continue to, help my clients learn skills needed to help manage those problems and increase awareness of how they impact my clients' mental health. I will support you in making changes in your mental health when you are ready to begin.

I am passionate about holding space for healing and creating opportunities for sustainable change for individuals from all walks of life. I am a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience providing therapeutic support to children, teens, and adults. I celebrate the unique perspectives and worldviews that each of my clients and colleagues bring to our work together. I support my clients in identifying and utilizing their existing strengths to enhance resilience, confidence, and authenticity in their daily lives. My holistic approach to counseling incorporates evidence-based techniques and a warm, collaborative style to ensure that my clients feel empowered and engaged in their therapeutic journeys. Specializing in complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and childhood emotional and behavioral health, I employ an integrative and personalized modality that meets each client where they are, providing supportive connections and genuine empathy to nurture growth and emotional wellness. I utilize an integrative approach and am trained in several evidence-based treatment modalities, including: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency), SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy), CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy), PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy), Theraplay, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Play Therapy.

I love helping individuals unravel their stories, take a closer look, and rewrite narratives that feel true to them. Each person’s journey is unique, and I find it incredibly rewarding to support clients as they navigate their personal challenges and uncover their own strengths. I do this by creating a warm, non-judgmental space where they can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. Together, we work to gain meaningful insights, identify patterns, and develop practical strategies tailored to their goals for personal growth and well-being. Whether it’s working through anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, or embarking on a path of personal development, my approach is collaborative and compassionate. I am deeply committed to guiding clients toward healing, resilience, and positive change, empowering them to feel more confident and aligned in their lives.

We all need a safe space to express ourselves, to be seen, heard, and validated without judgment. I am passionate about helping people feel emotionally safe. People come to therapy for different reasons, but I believe they need to be seen, heard, and not judged for how they feel or think. I am dedicated to providing my clients the freedom to be themselves and guiding them in discovering who they aspire to be. I equip my clients with the necessary skills and empower them to choose and explore what works best for their personal lives and personalities to achieve their distinct goals. I have experience with adolescents and adults who struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I apply a mixture of person-centered, psychoeducation, CBT, DBT, strength-based, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. My duty as a therapist is to help increase my clients' self-awareness, create healthier patterns, and gain healthy coping skills that they can utilize daily. I also use humor in sessions! As someone familiar with experiences of abuse, homelessness, depression, and anxiety, I believe that anyone's difficult past can help them discover a better version of themselves for a higher purpose. Things happen for a reason, and people have the power to choose how their life experiences shape their lives moving forward. It will be an honor to walk with you.

I’m dedicated to providing a compassionate and comfortable counseling space where you’ll feel safe, understood, and empowered to find healing and transformation. My approach is flexible and holistic. I understand that healing looks different for everyone, so I strive to help each unique individual find the best way forward to achieve their goals! I specialize in working with women, teens, and preteens who are navigating anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, depression, phobias, and complex histories of trauma and abuse, including sexual trauma.

I believe that with support, we can all achieve the growth we desire. I also believe that each of us is already equipped with the ability to heal, grow, and learn. Sometimes, we just need some support to find the answers within ourselves. Our journeys through pain, trauma, healing, and growth are unique to each of us, and I hope to meet you where you are and help you find ways to move toward your goals. The most important part of this task is building a collaborative relationship where we can work together to face your challenges with curiosity and strength. Asking for help is scary, but it is also brave.

One of the strongest predictors of success in therapy is the connection you share with your therapist, so finding the best fit is an important first step! I believe in the "therapeutic relationship," developing a relationship of trust and respect. We will work together to find the approach that best fits you—your needs, goals, and unique situation. My focus is to provide a safe place to be heard, understood, and supported. No matter where you are on your journey, I will meet you there, and together we will maximize your potential and develop a greater appreciation for yourself and your ability to reach your goals. Long-term change is a process. You possess within you all the skills and tools necessary for change. I will assist you in discovering and learning how to utilize those tools in the most effective ways. I look forward to helping you find answers, direction, healing, and wellness. In therapy, many issues are openly discussed, but sex and sexual issues can be uncomfortable topics for many clients. Yet, many people have sexual issues that need to be resolved in order for life to be as fulfilling as it can be. I am particularly passionate about working with women who are struggling with intimacy of any kind and are dedicated to improving this area of their lives. I also enjoy working with couples to assist them in determining the underlying issues causing strife in their relationships, rebuilding after infidelity, or increasing their ability to understand one another in order to help them design a marriage they can confidently pursue for a lifetime.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides individualized and evidence-based care to people with a wide variety of mental health concerns in an environment that is professional, respectful, and empathetic. Seeking help can be intimidating. When I first meet someone, I strive to create a safe environment for each client to feel heard, supported, and comfortable. I get to know each client as a whole person with a unique history, life experiences, interests, and goals. My approach to care is always collaborative and flexible, with clients as active participants in their care. By working together, I am confident I can help clients minimize their distressing symptoms, attain a sense of fulfillment, and improve their quality of life.

I am passionate about helping people uncover their strengths and navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. I take pride in building meaningful, collaborative relationships with my clients. My approach to counseling is client-centered and trauma-informed, blending tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness to meet each client's unique needs. I believe in a whole-body approach to mental health, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and emotions in the healing process. I value connection and find witnessing my clients’ resilience and growth deeply rewarding. I have worked with adolescents and adults navigating a variety of concerns, including eating disorders, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. No matter the concern, my goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to share their stories and create meaningful change.