Take the first step
toward a freer and more satisfying life. Don’t let addiction, trauma, anxiety
or depression define your story.
What I Offer
Therapeutic Approaches
I provide individual and group counseling to help you define and work on the issues that get in the way of the life you want to live.
Trauma and PTSD
I’m trained in Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It’s a powerful tool for reducing the impact of trauma and PTSD on your life. As a result, you won’t have to live with constant triggers or explosive emotions.
Depression and Anxiety
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy, I work with you to understand how your thoughts and the story you tell yourself affect your emotions and behavior. Changing how you think can change how you feel and behave.
Addiction
Whether you’re addicted to alcohol, another substance, or a behavior (sex, porn, gambling, internet, shopping) dealing with your addiction is about understanding and creating alternatives to the pathways that automatically fire in your brain.
How I Work
Therapy Process
01
Getting to Know You
Before we start, I want to get to know you as thoroughly and holistically as possible. So we’ll meet to discuss your mental, emotional and physical health and history.
02
Agreeing on Objectives
Then, I’ll work with you to understand what you want to achieve. We’ll agree on the objectives that will get you there and create a plan.
03
Therapy Process
Next, we will work together to implement a therapy process that helps you achieve your objectives and make the improvements you desire. This may include processing past behaviors and practicing new ones.
04
Review
As you start to make progress, we’ll review your goals and objectives. This way we can make sure we continue to work on what’s important to you.
05
Reinforcement
As we move along, I’ll help you discover what reinforces the positive steps you take. This will help you keep your focus and give you tools to strengthen your positive progress.
06
Closure
When you’ve achieved your objectives, know how to reinforce your positive behaviors, and feel more confident in your coping and life skills, it’s time for closure.
How I help
Do you feel trapped in a story that you don’t
like? Do you feel powerless, misunderstood, or
lacking in some way? So much of what we
experience is the result of the stories we believe
about ourselves. Often, we don’t examine these
stories to see if they’re true. I want to help you
break through to a more genuine understanding
of yourself.
We’ll look for your strengths, abilities, and true
interests and we’ll work to discover how you can
rise above the limitations you currently perceive.
I have years of experience successfully coaching
people with anxiety, mental health challenges
and addictions. I’d be honored to work with
you.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Can I get a free consult?
You can set up a free, 15-minute consult to assure your comfort and get to know me. It’s a great way to get the information you need.
Can I use my Insurance?
I’m affiliated with Balanced Wellness in Bluffton, SC which accepts the following insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, and UHC. Self-pay is also accepted. We work to keep therapy accessible and affordable.
Are appointments in-office or online?
I provide both in-office and online appointments. In-office appointments are at Balanced-Wellness in Bluffton, SC. Online appointees occur via Simple Practice, a secure, HIPAA compliant video platform.