My role as a therapist is to assist clients in developing a positive sense of self, establishing a sense of safety, and regaining control over their lives. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing empathy and the appropriate use of gentle humor to foster a strong therapeutic alliance. I utilize strength-based, solution-focused, and skills-development interventions to support clients in achieving their individualized treatment goals.

As an independently licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and substance use disorders. I am formally trained in Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Toledo in 2014 and subsequently worked for several years in community mental health settings. At Zepf Center, I provided services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). I later worked at A Renewed Mind, where I focused on dual-diagnosis treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for opioid addiction. This work supported clients in achieving stabilization, recovery, and improved quality of life.