As a pre-licensed Marriage and Family therapist, my focus is on treating the whole system opposed to only part of the unit. My education and work experience has focused on populations including couples, families, and individuals. The areas that I specialize in are substance use, eating disorders, premarital and marital distress, mental health diagnoses, behavioral health diagnoses, and trauma. I am a certified addiction specialist (CAS) and have been working in the substance use field for over three years in residential settings with both adolescent and adult populations. I have also worked with eating disorders and coexisting mental and behavioral health issues in partial hospitalization programs for a collective two and a half years. Asking for help is immensely challenging, it requires extensive vulnerability and risk-taking. Trusting a stranger with your story takes tremendous courage as it is oftentimes frightening and uncomfortable. Whether you are asking initial questions, scheduling an appointment, or attending your sessions you will be greeted with empathy and support.