Most people I work with come to me when they've hit a wall - they may feel stuck, overwhelmed or are struggling with relationships, self-care or work. Whether emotional distress has been brought on by a recent life change or if mental health issues have existed in the background for many years, even since childhood, I work with my clients on gaining insight and developing tools to better cope and change the narrative. While many people I see are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, my specialty is helping those with a history of trauma. Their symptoms may stem from a variety of adverse life experiences, such as witnessing violence growing up, struggling with unresolved grief, trying to unlearn relational abuse/gaslighting, to list only a few. By using an eclectic approach that combines a bit of dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing & compassion-focused care, I assist clients with not only processing the emotional parts of their suffering but on brainstorming active ways to change parts of their life that may no longer serve them as well. My goal is create a space where my clients feel accepted, understood and supported at whatever point they are at on their lifes journey.