Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in MO with 7 years experience. I have treated children as young as 3 and adults through their senior years. I enjoy helping people that are struggling with navigating through difficult times and helping them see the full potential in themselves. I have worked with groups, individuals, and parenting classes in a variety of settings from private practice to hospital settings. I have also worked in the telehealth setting for the past 2.5 years, so distance counseling is something I am very comfortable with. I am comfortable treating many of life's issues including life changes/adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, self-worth, parenting, stress management, and grief.
My overall approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe once we change how we think about the situation, or how we are processing the situation, then we can move forward with how to best adapt to the situation. I also utilize mediations, guided imagery, relaxation strategies and grounding to help transition from a distressed self to an empowered self.
I enjoy watching my patients grow and develop through this process and take a relaxed and approachable stance with counseling. You are more than welcome to bring your true self to my sessions without fear of judgment. I look forward to walking through this journey with you and help you realize your full self.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2013023282