LMFT

At Peace and Wellness Center, we are committed to meet the emotional needs of our clients and to help them achieve a renewed sense of wellbeing. We believe that all people have the potential to achieve fulfilling and satisfying lives. The Center provides an array of behavioral therapy services to clients of different ages and backgrounds. Our psychotherapeutic services are tailored to our clients' needs in a nurturing and supportive environment. We are committed to providing compassionate and confidential care to our clients while they embark on a journey to achieve personal and emotional growth. Our goal is to always inspire and guide clients to identify their own inner peace, to harness it, and to use its tremendous power throughout the good and bad times in their lives. Therapy is most effective when there is a feeling of trust and when a strong connection is felt between therapist and client. Through experience, I have found that the client benefits from a first session where they can walk in and discuss their primary concerns and feelings without any pressure. Therefore, we offer an initial consultation. The initial consultation provides you the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the services we provide before you are asked questions about why you are seeking therapy. This initial consultation is also essential for us to assess what we need to know about the prospective client and to determine if the client and therapist are a good fit before we make an agreement to work together. Clients who have had an initial consultation approach their first session of therapy with a greater sense of comfort, commitment, and readiness. Each person has unique needs and goals for therapy. As skilled therapists, we bring a broad range of best practice knowledge gained from training, clinical and personal experiences. Therapy is a collaborative experience that develops as trust is established in an empathetic and nurturing therapeutic alliance. A well-prepared therapist understands just how challenging life can be and will help clients overcome the challenges that are impacting their quality of life.

I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. I offer an warm and compassionate approach that allows individuals, couples and families to explore issues that they feel they are getting suck in and interfere with their ability to navigate life challenges. I am also trained in AEDP and IFS as well as Somatic Experienced therapy.

I view therapy as a collaborative process to which we both bring insight, feedback, expertise. Your experience and growth is central to the process and my goal is to facilitate a rewarding and productive process for you. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, sadness, conflict, fear, or any other human experience, I will approach the issue with curiosity, warmth and honesty.

Solution-Focused, over 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples and families. Expertise in Narcissistic Personality (Recovery & Coping), Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Exposure to severe Narcissistic Personality can cause one to doubt their own reality! You can expect support, compassion and attentive listening during your time in session with me. My intent is to optimize your coping skills. If you are feeling uncertain about a matter causing you distress, you do not have to deal with overwhelmed feelings alone. You are taking the healthy & proactive approach to seek professional guidance. I am non-judgmental, empathetic, and feel strongly about empowering people to achieve goals they have identified as important to overall wellbeing. Sometimes we struggle with decisions. Couples often feel stuck or confused by persistent unresolved conflicts. If confusion is preventing you from moving forward with taking control of your current life challenge, a confidential and supportive "life-talk" session can help to clarify the underlying issue, and assist with exploring ways to utilize your own strengths to resolve the matter. If you feel ready to start working on your personal goals to enhance your quality of life, or manage distress, do not hesitate to call or email for a free consultation. My extensive experience in gently guiding people towards healing, resolution and growth contributes greatly to the process of attaining overall wellness and stress reduction. Self worth is key to coping with challenges in any relationship, marriage, divorce, parenting or separation issue.

You want to feel fulfilled, empowered, and confident, but deep down you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and out of control with food. You may be fed up with constant restriction, overeating, or both; feeling disconnected and numb; or completely hating your body. You might not even remember a time when it didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to heal your relationship with food. You’re ready to feel better in your own skin. Most of all, you’re ready to take control of your life. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who treats the whole person, not just the eating condition. Sessions with me are comfortable and interactive. Together, we increase mindfulness of the root cause of the eating issue, assess your personal values and goals, and learn the tools to find fulfillment, connection, and peace. As an experienced eating condition therapist, I believe that everyone has the inner wisdom they need to heal. I can help you access it. You don’t have to continue living with the eating issue, and you don’t have to do it alone. Call me today for a free consultation. I can’t wait to hear from you.

My treatment approach focuses on helping individuals and couples identify the thoughts and feelings that impede their relationships and potential for peace. I incorporate family history to enhance understanding of how people arrive at their stuck places and why they make sense and yet get in the way of the relationships they want and of their potential for self actualization. My work with couples focuses on helping couples to recognize and honor the family triggers we all bring to relationships and work with each other to create a relationship that heals rather than adds to the hurt places we all have. My individual therapy allows people to identify their stuck places and the origins in their family history and move toward forgiveness and acceptance. The model allows individuals and families to see how their symptoms make perfect sense yet they are not working in the sense that they impede the peace we all want in our lives.

I work with people who want to understand the connections between past experiences and patterns in their current lives to have more satisfying relationships. The people I work with want to feel connected to others, repair past relationships, participate in corrective and reparatory experiences, understand their feelings, actions, and thoughts, and be at peace with themselves.

Many people come to therapy because they feel "stuck". You may not believe it right now, but you are the expert on your life. Therapy is one way to help you navigate toward your personal sense of freedom. Everyone must struggle through ups and downs, but when your thoughts or emotions begin to stand in your way, then it may feel like you will always be ruled by your feelings. My job is to help you find out how your thoughts and emotional life can serve you and help you find motivation to change what doesn't work for you and then... go out and live your life! I try to help my clients through strength-based therapy that can be exploratory (long-term) or solution focused (short-term). Contact me to find out more.

Clients seek my guidance and support for various reasons, but ultimately it comes down to: They want to feel better. This is where I step on board, you no longer walk the walk alone. We figure out what exactly it means to feel better and then how to get there. What is missing that you think will create more happiness? What is currently happening that is impeding you, sinking you, creating an obstacle to lightness or fulfillment? I will ask you thought-provoking questions, offer alternative perspectives (I often hear, "Hmm, I never thought about it that way"), and invest in you, as a person, and the realization of your happiness.

Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to mastering a broad spectrum of therapeutic tools designed to empower you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, and the Gottman Method Therapy, all framed within a strength perspective that underscores your innate resilience. I have supported individuals who identify as neurodivergent and BIPOC, as well as those confronting trauma, depression, anger management challenges, and couples’ issues. Together, we will create a personalized toolbox of strategies that address immediate concerns while unraveling deeper patterns. By working collaboratively, we focus on unlocking new possibilities, nurturing self-discovery, and building a solid foundation for long term well-being. Each session is carefully designed to leave you feeling truly empowered, equipped to transform obstacles into opportunities for positive change and enduring resilience.

Self-discovery and growth can feel scary; as a therapist, it's my role to support you. My approach is to help clients move through emotional discomfort, challenge unhealthy beliefs, and explore who they are while providing compassion and acceptance. Together, we can work in a solution-focused manner to help you recognize the patterns in your life or relationships that may be holding you back. I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with individuals and couples with optimism and understanding about the challenges they face.