My Approach

I believe in the transformative power of counseling to improve relationships, change unwanted thoughts and behaviors, heal old wounds, and promote personal growth. I offer a safe, respectful and nonjudgmental environment, where you may expect to be treated with compassion and empathy. Our sessions will focus on you – the client – and are 100% confidential. We will work together as a team to reach your goals and bring about needed change. I tailor my approach to fit each individual client, or couple, and utilize various theoretical approaches and therapeutic tools depending on their issues and needs. A deep respect for all individuals, their inner strengths and gifts, and drive toward health and wholeness, underlies all my work with clients. I have used IFS (Internal Family Systems) for the past 10 years as my main method in helping clients address and heal from past traumas.

Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life. (Shannon Alder)