that negatively affect them + their lives. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support my clients, but also see therapy as a relationship above all and believe that healing starts and ends in secure relationship that allows us to see our belovedness, face our brokenness, and become more of who we are meant to be. My goal is to provide a place of rest where each client is safe and accepted, lovingly challenged, and empowered to take steps towards a more loving, fulfilling + free life. As a follower of Jesus, I trust God and His Word as the ultimate authority + source of wisdom.

Counseling with me often includes:

• story-telling

• exploring feelings + emotions

• noticing unhelpful thoughts patterns + core beliefs

• seeing how things connect and make sense

• practicing mindfulness

• gently facing fears

• collaborating with parents (when working with minors)

• + practicing new, better ways to live and love

My education and training includes (but is not limited to): a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCSB, a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from CUI under Dr. John Townsend, and a Certificate on Foundations of Child + Adolescent Counseling from the American Counseling Association. I have been counseling teens + young adults for 4+ years.

I don’t want you to just survive. My goal is for you (or your teen) to be free and flourish. I'd be honored to be part of your journey. If you are curious or feel led, please get in touch using the button below.