If you are thinking about engaging in therapy, I appreciate your courage on this journey. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times; especially now. Therapy can help us find direction, experience personal growth, and increase our tools and strategies for coping. One of the most important aspects of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. This relationship is founded on trust, understanding, acceptance, and authenticity. I strive to create a positive and hopeful environment that fosters your individual growth and empowerment. I use an integrative and culturally-sensitive approach. My work experience includes more than 20 years as a therapist and counselor educator. My clinical experience has focused on anxiety, self-esteem, parenting issues, relationship issues, crisis intervention, trauma (including cultural and historical trauma), and life transitions, with particular attention to LGBTQ+ and Deaf Culture related concerns. I'm sure you're ready to get some relief and experience healing. You're ready to work toward your goals. My experience combined with my compassion and care enable me to highlight the strengths you have and how they can help you on your journey. Together we can take on the hard things so that you can feel joyful and free again.