There is a widespread implication in our society that difficult feelings are unacceptable or inconvenient. If I could assure you of anything, it would be that your emotions are valid and useful, no matter how uncomfortable they are. Let's use them as a guide in discovering what your mind and body are really trying to tell you. I want to support you in becoming a wise leader of yourself, not a prisoner of your pain. With each small step you make toward internal balance, external balance is not far behind. I have theoretical interests in Internal Family Systems, Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I enjoy working with all ages and populations, often utilizing techniques from expressive arts therapies and play. I’m honored to join you on the brave endeavor of knowing and befriending your whole self, finding meaning in the pain, and forging the way forward with new tools in hand. It may not be easy, but we can do hard things!