I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined A Healing Intention in August of 2021 who offers individual therapy. I hold a Master of Social Work degree, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Health and Wellness Coaching certificate. I am passionate about care that serves the whole individual and am especially interested in skills-based work. This means that I work with individuals to identify strategies for reducing the distress associated with whatever is making life hard.

 

I work best with individuals who are wanting tools to learn to better regulate their emotions, have more effective communication practices in relationships, and reduce self-shame through challenging negative thinking patterns and promoting self-compassion. My work includes trauma-informed care and some processing therapy, however I largely focus on having outcomes that will make your life easier to live with more joy to experience.

 

I utilize the following models most often in the mental health services that I provide: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with a strong focus on mindfulness practices, and Attachment Therapy. I focus on supporting the eight dimensions of wellness and ensuring that individuals create lives that make them excited to wake up everyday. I am a proud neurodivergent, queer millennial who has a strong investment in supporting the mental health of all people, but especially queer youth.