LGPC, License #LGP16633,
under the supervision of Madison Elie-Thompson

Sometimes the hardest part of therapy is finding someone who actually gets it. Maybe you grew up in a family where your needs came second, you're carrying the effects of trauma, or you're struggling with patterns that you can't seem to break. You know life can be different, but you can't seem to get there.

My approach is warm, conversational, and direct — creating an environment where you can feel understood and accepted while also taking an honest look at what may be keeping you stuck.

I primarily work with trauma, family and relationship conflict, and stress. I believe that everything we do, good or bad, helped us at some point in our lives. You may have survived a tough childhood, an abusive relationship, or a toxic work environment. My goal as a therapist is to help you recognize your strengths, see the habits that no longer serve you, and make conscious decisions about how you want to shape your future.

I also work with pilots and aviation professionals, an area that is especially meaningful to be because I've worked in the aviation field. I understand that pilots face unique pressures and requirements, and I've developed my practice with those concerns in mind.

My work is informed by client-centered therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Choice Theory, and Transactional Analysis. We'll shape a plan together to find what will help you build the life you want and deserve.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you call. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation and let's see if we're a good fit.

Recommended Reading

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
A classic in the field, this book discusses how short- and long-term trauma can impact multiple systems in the body, and different ways to recover.

Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward
This is a helpful read if you often feel fear, obligation, or guilt in your close relationships. This can be with family, friends, or romantic partners. Forward shows you ways to identify when emotional blackmail is happening and ways to respond that set healthy boundaries and preserve peace of mind.

No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
Parts work is an approach to therapy that says we all have 'parts' — do you ever hear a parent's voice in your head? Or have heard the term 'inner child'? Schwartz's work talks about the different parts we have, the purposes they serve, and how we can keep our true self in the driver's seat more often.