As a licensed therapist serving Maine, I bring over two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive counseling experience. My practice centers on supporting individuals through life's complex challenges, with specialized expertise in stress management, self-esteem development, and career transitions.
I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive, affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse experiences and identities. My approach integrates evidence-based practices to help clients navigate issues like mood disorders, workplace stress, interpersonal communication, and personal growth.
My professional background spans multiple focus areas, including supporting young adults, addressing multicultural concerns, and helping individuals through significant life transitions. I approach each client's journey with empathy, respect, and a collaborative spirit, believing that every person has inherent strength and potential for meaningful change.
Whether you're struggling with isolation, seeking clarity about life purpose, or working through challenging emotional experiences, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ME LCSW LC14212