Trauma comes in many forms and can have an adverse impact on all of us. One of my specialties is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy; this is the gold standard for treating trauma and other mental health challenges. EMDR can help in so many presentations and it helps us address the root of the problem, not just symptoms. Other areas of focus include treatments for depression, anxiety, addictions, and social challenges. Interpersonal relationship challenges include boundaries, family conflict, and codependent behaviors. I do work with families and couples and offer marriage intensives. My past professional experience includes being a teacher for 20 years. I have a lot of experience working with children and adolescents and I enjoy working with them. I offer counseling services to individuals ages 5 and older. I connect easily with them and understand their challenges. Overall I love working with clients who have run into challenges in marriage, in parenting, in work, in their faith, and in forming relationships. Helping people learn to solve problems and move on with their lives is a passion of mine. I work to get to root level problems so that when we do resolve a challenge it is not likely to come back any time soon.