We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."- Maya Angelou
Being Human is full of challenges, it's how we face and handle those challenges that truly matters. Utilizing a strength-based, holistic approach, I encourage individuals to explore themselves, and develop more awareness about their behaviors. Healing is a process, not a destination. Clients are the experts of their own lives. It's important to guide clients, not control or judge them, when they are struggling with anxiety, depression, living with neurodivergence, or adjusting to new life circumstances.
The process of healing does not end after our sessions together. I plan on equipping you with tools that you feel comfortable using in order to help you sustain the positive changes that may take place in therapy. These tools might include relaxation techniques, informational worksheets, and mindfulness practices. It all depends on what you, as a client, find most helpful or effective.
I am most familiar with life adjustment concerns, relationship abuse, self-esteem questions, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I can also advise parents on improving their relationships with their children through education and coaching on child development. If the presenting problem is beyond my scope of expertise, and there is a mutual agreement that we cannot continue counseling, I may recommend another practitioner.
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Aquinas College. I received my Master's in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. In addition to completing a Graduate Certificate in Integrated Holistic Health. In 2024, I completed a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens Program, and an ADHD in Children & Adolescents training. I have up-to-date HIPPA and Implicit Bias training.
I am here to assist and guide you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I cannot provide all the answers, but I will assist you in forming your own answers. I will also help you set goals and assist you in reaching them. From experience, most clients report that what is gained from this counseling process far outweighs the risks. I look forward to starting our journey together.