Counseling

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  • Couples often come to counseling feeling exhausted by the same painful conversations, misunderstandings, or cycles of conflict that seem impossible to escape. Over time, it can begin to feel like you and your partner are speaking different languages—wanting closeness and understanding, but instead feeling hurt, defensive, disconnected, or alone. Using the Gottman Method, I help couples slow these patterns down and better understand what is happening underneath the arguments, tension, or distance. Together, we work on improving communication, rebuilding trust, healing emotional wounds, and creating healthier ways to navigate conflict without tearing each other apart in the process. My goal is not to “take sides,” but to help both partners feel heard, understood, and supported while strengthening the connection that brought them together in the first place.

    •  Improve communication without escalating conflict

    • Break unhelpful relationship patterns

    • Rebuild trust after hurts or betrayals

    • Strengthen friendship, intimacy, and emotional connection

    • Navigate life transitions as a team

    • Develop practical skills that create lasting change

  • Our life experiences, relationships, stressors, personality traits, and past challenges all shape the way we think, cope, communicate, and move through the world. It is important to take time to understand the full picture of who you are—not just the symptoms or problems bringing you in. Together, we explore the patterns, experiences, and barriers that may be keeping you stuck while identifying your strengths, values, and goals for growth. Whether you are navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, or feeling overwhelmed by the weight of everyday life, therapy can provide a supportive space to gain clarity, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

    Help managing symptoms related to:

    • ADHD

    • Anxiety

    • ASD

    • Depression

    • OCD

    • PTSD/C-PTSD

    • Relationship Concerns

  • The teenage years can be some of the most emotionally overwhelming and confusing stages of life. Adolescents are navigating constant changes while trying to figure out who they are, where they belong, and how to manage growing academic, social, family, and emotional pressures. During this time, struggles with anxiety, self-esteem, friendships, emotional regulation, identity, conflict at home, or feeling misunderstood can feel incredibly isolating. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where teenagers feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood—not talked down to or dismissed.

    My goal is to help adolescents

    • Better understand their emotions

    • Build confidence

    • Strengthen coping and communication skills

    • Feel more equipped to navigate the unique challenges that come with this stage of life

    • Know they do not have to face those struggles alone

  • Children often communicate what they are feeling through their behaviors long before they have the words or emotional understanding to explain what is going on inside.

    Big emotions can show up as

    • Meltdowns

    • Withdrawal

    • Defiance

    • Anxiety

    • Aggression

    • Difficulty at school

    • Sudden changes in behavior

    This can leave parents feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to help. Many children are still learning how to identify, express, and manage their emotions and impulses, especially during times of stress, transition, or emotional difficulty. In therapy, I work to understand the underlying needs beneath the behaviors while helping children develop emotional awareness, coping skills, confidence, and healthier ways to communicate their feelings. I also partner closely with parents and caregivers to provide support, insight, and practical strategies that help strengthen connection and create a more supportive environment both at home and at school.

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