I am passionate about supporting clients through identity development, self discovery, depression, anxiety, life adjustment, relationship concerns, and chronic illness. My work is grounded in empathetic, active listening. I am warm, direct, and down-to-earth in my communication. I believe you already have within you the insights you are seeking—I can offer a therapeutic and humanistic perspective to highlight these, and provide validation, encouragement, and support in the change process. I might incorporate play, art, writing, or other creative mediums for communication. I use a foundational therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I like it because it promotes viewing human thought and behavior as neither bad nor good. Instead, we can get to know our relationship to it. My integrative approach also utilizes attachment, relational-developmental, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches. The hope, in our work together, is to live a life that is aligned with what matters to you. As your counselor, I will walk alongside you with acceptance, curiosity, and respect.