“I struggle to get out of bed”
“I feel like a failure.”
“I criticize myself all day.”
“I have a hard time taking care of myself.”
You are Resilient
When we are together, my goal is to create a safe, calm and warm space for you to find healing and growth. It can be difficult to catch your breath with everything you are balancing. My hope is that our sessions will challenge you but also provide relief and connection. It is an honor for me to walk with you on your journey. Let’s discover what you want your life to look like.
I am passionate about:
My Therapeutic Approach
I believe that each client is unique and should be treated as such. I enjoy being flexible to the individual needs of my clients and working to understand their worldview. I utilize techniques from, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused individual therapy (EFIT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. A fundamental part of my approach is highlighting my client’s personal strengths and honoring their expertise. I am passionate about expanding my knowledge of different approaches and staying up to date on current research.
To see if we are a good fit, you can email, call/text me, or fill out this form to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to meeting you.
More about me:
Before transitioning to counseling, I worked as a licensed speech-language pathologist for children and adults. I have experience working in inpatient, outpatient, senior care, home health, and private practice settings. While doing this work I saw that the mental health needs of my clients were not being met and I wanted to do something about it. I made the thoughtful decision to attend graduate school for a second time to become a professional mental health counselor. It was the best decision I have made for myself! Working with a variety of clients such as disordered eating behaviors, body image, self-esteem, self-harm, gender identity, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles has enabled me to connect with clients on a much deeper level. I continue to be passionate about working with college students and young adults as I believe that this stage is the perfect time to discover yourself.
My husband and I are now living in Durango, Colorado with our silver lab. We enjoy being on the river, camping, and traveling to see family and friends. My personal interests include cooking, baking, pilates, yoga, and wellness practices.
Education:
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Colorado Christian University
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders - Speech Language Pathology - University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders - University of Texas at Austin
Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate- Colorado License LPCC.0021193.
Trainings and Certifications:
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training
Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy Training (EFIT)
Suicide Prevention and Training - Colorado Christian University
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) training
Presentations:
Disordered Eating Behaviors Lecture for Female Athletes - Western Colorado University
Locations:
Online
2855 Main Avenue Unit A105, Durango Colorado, 81301