I hold a core belief that no one wants to be "bad" or do "bad." Keeping this in mind, I prefer to highlight strengths and focus on how we grow and learn in those challenging moments. My clients are in the driver's seat and they determine who is in the car, where the destination is, and how we are going to get there. My role is to help navigate the road ahead, process through things that have steered you off course, and help you get to your therapeutic destination safely. I love to find moments of humor and connection, but I am also prepared to sit with my clients in their moments of pain, processing and healing.My style is direct and action-oriented. I enjoy collaboration and problem-solving. I believe in the power of structure and routine (but with creativity and flexibility). I believe in building connection, support, accountability and community. I write and craft, and I enjoy pulling in my client's creativity to process in symbolic and non-traditional ways.I've been on both sides of the chair in therapy, and I think that speaks to my trust and confidence in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship. As a friend of mine used to say, "We may not wear the same shoes, but we've shopped in the same shoe store." I strive to create an environment where my clients feel seen, heard, and understood.