I am happy you are taking the important step of trying to find a therapist to support you! I am passionate about creating genuine, comfortable connections so I can be a resource for others in their difficult seasons of life. I work to help people process changes and stressors big and small, discover harmful patterns, and improve their ability to cope more effectively with the ultimate goal of finding the happiness and contentment they deserve. I have a diverse background working with people of many cultures and ages in mental health emergency services, evaluating, consulting, and more. After earning my Master of Social Work degree, I began to specialize in work with young people, eventually earning both my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials in 2019. I work from a foundation of Client-Centered Therapy and I also have training in Animal Assisted Play Therapy® , Applied Behavior Analysis, and several other modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent Coaching/Support. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults of all ages. I take my time to understand people and their unique stories - with trust always as my first priority. When humor is appropriate I love to laugh with my clients too!