My Work and My Why...

I look forward to supporting clients as they build competence, self-regulation, coping skills, and emotional awareness. Together with clients and their caregivers, we will establish individualized counseling goals that promote growth and meaningful progress.  I help clients develop positive relationship skills, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and increase their enjoyment of both independent and shared activities. Areas of particular focus include anxiety, adjustment challenges, social skills development, executive functioning, and related concerns.  I also have worked well supporting individuals as they navigate new or chronic medical and behavioral health diagnoses, as well as children who have experienced loss through separation or death. My approach incorporates Adlerian Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, and other evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's unique needs and strengths.

I enjoy connecting with young children and their families as they navigate difficult periods of adjustment and change. My goal is to help families maintain, rebuild, and find joy in their relationships while fostering resilience and growth. Supporting children in developing emotional vocabulary, recognizing their strengths, and building healthy relationships helps lay a strong foundation for future developmental milestones.  Engaging parents and caregivers throughout the therapeutic process is a central part of my practice. I regularly collaborate with families to review progress, discuss developmental expectations, and identify strategies that support growth both in and outside of therapy sessions.

Working with children who experience heightened anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and developmental challenges is an area of particular expertise. I enjoy helping children and their families move from periods of struggle and dependence toward greater autonomy, confidence, and mastery. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is partnering with families as they recognize and celebrate growth—whether those changes are large or small. Honoring progress within both the child and the family system is at the heart of my approach.

With more than 25 years of experience, I have worked with diverse client populations across a variety of settings and areas of need. I look forward to working with children ages 4–11 and their families. Children ages 3–4, when participating alongside their caregivers, are also an excellent fit for my practice, as therapy at this stage can strengthen attachment, improve communication, enhance problem-solving skills, and support healthy relational development.

Helping clients and families reach meaningful moments of growth and connection is the reason I do this work.

​Supporting developing social workers entering the field through supervision towards their LCSW requirements is a service I provide.  I will also begin credentialing towards RPT-s, Registered Play Therapy- Supervisor over the coming two to three years.  I have experience providing supervision and look forwarding to supporting the growing field of social work.  Working together to strengthen to social work profession is critical.  Our professional Code of Ethics requires our continued consultation and supervision of cases to ensure we mainatain the highest level of care is provided to our clients and communities.