I am passionate about helping individuals develop, renew, and enhance skills necessary to improve one's overall functioning. I attempt to normalize therapy and help individuals feel welcomed and supported to allow for growth and empowerment. I seek to help children, adolescents and young adults feel understood and learn healthy ways to express and cope with strong emotions. I work to help families learn and utilize positive therapeutic skills to cope with family concerns resulting in enhanced family functioning. I encourage family cohesion while also respecting the importance of individuality. I seek to help each individual feel hopeful and empowered through practices utilized in therapy.I value and respect the therapeutic relationship and attempt to help individuals feel welcomed and supported in therapy. I utilize techniques involving directive and non-directive play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, social skills and family-based theoretical approaches. Overall, I attempt to help individuals feel healthier and hopeful.I have over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I am trained in Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have experience helping individuals of trauma. I am trained in Positive Parenting Practices and have helped parents learn alternative parenting techniques to improve family functioning.