Find a Therapist in Rochester, MN

Therapy should be a space where you feel supported, heard, and even—when appropriate—a little laughter along the way. I believe that healing happens best when we meet people where they are, without judgment, and work together to build a path forward. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have experience working in various mental health settings, including in-home, residential, and outpatient care. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which means we’ll focus on the connection between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions while also incorporating mindfulness and skill-building to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for ways to improve your well-being, I’m here to help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and maximize your potential. Therapy is a journey, and I’d love to support you along the way. When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me taking walks around the lake, watching sports, or exploring new places across the country.

Living with constant worry, self-doubt, or stress can leave you feeling drained and uncertain about yourself and your future. Even when things look fine on the outside, it may feel nearly impossible to relax, enjoy the moment, or feel confident in the choices you’re making. You may find yourself overthinking everything, wondering if you’re doing enough, or feeling like no matter how hard you try, you’re still falling short. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. This may include navigating grief and loss, adjusting to parenting or an empty nest, or exploring identity and figuring out what you truly want for yourself. In therapy, you’ll have a supportive space to reflect and express yourself without judgment. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, while also focused on helping you find practical ways to move forward. Together, we’ll explore what feels heavy or uncertain so you can gain clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of peace.

As a mental health counselor and life coach, I operate from the assumption that everyone is born with the ability to be well and thrive regardless of past or current circumstances, experiences, or genetics. I help people see they are already potentially well and not broken or ill. In my view, true mental health is not just the absence of symptoms; it consists of peace of mind, resilience, wisdom, love, understanding, gratitude, acceptance, forgiveness, and much more. I am dedicated to helping people access these qualities of innate mental wellness through deep listening, respectful dialogue, and education on fundamental principles that explain how the human mind works. I am grateful to be able to work from a framework that allows me to listen to the whole person and not through the lens of diagnoses or symptoms. My sessions are present-moment focused, conversational, positive, and informative. I meet people where they are and point them back to the source of their natural mental health and wellness that has never been lost, even though it may seem like it has. I could not ask for more rewarding or fulfilling work. I am inspired by the transformations I see every day.