We've all heard the expression life is a journey.  But what about when the journey is confusing & complicated?  Or just downright messy.  Are you walking through a confusing and challenging season in life?  Are you struggling with depression or anxiety,  PTSD, trauma,  grief and loss, problems in relationships, self esteem issues, or addiction?  I believe counseling can provide direction, like a compass or a map, to help us find our way forward. 

I use a combination of different therapies that focus on how our brains and our bodies process painful experiences.  I also explore how these past experiences might be impacting our current functioning and our ability to manage the events going on in our lives.  I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other experiential therapies, to explore how these past, painful experiences continue to show up in our lives- and how to achieve relief from the symptoms they create (anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth, problems in intimate relationships, etc).  I also recognize that faith and spirituality can be an important part of the process of healing and moving forward from past hurts, and I'm happy to incorporate faith based practices in counseling as well.  I work with adults (19+) for indivdual sessions and specialize in trauma and grief therapy.  The blend of modalities I use is effective in creating lasting changes that can bring about the peace we are all searching for.

​

If you're interested in couples, marriage, or family counseling please reach out to my friend and colleague, Holly Powell, at Oakleaf Counseling (256) 615-1102