if you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or burnout right now, know that you are not alone. You have probably been struggling for quite some time and have finally decided to take the courageous (and I'm sure anxiety provoking...that's perfectly normal) step to reach out for help. All of us (including myself) get to that point where we need someone to come alongside us to help us feel better.
I would consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you on your healing journey. I believe that by creating an authentic space for you to heal that you will be able to find hope again. Our past does not define us but sometimes causes us to get stuck. My therapy approach focuses on creating a safe and nonjudgmental presence to meet you where you are while teaching you new skills to help you feel better.
After years of trying to cope on my own in unhealthy ways following rules such as, “Always keep it all together. Don’t cry. Don’t show emotion. Put others needs before your own. Be strong and get over it.” I eventually found myself in therapy in my mid-20s struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I began to work through the pain and grief my own life experiences had caused me that I tried so hard to hide from the world. It was through this process and the healing relationship with my therapist, the opportunity to work with young adults overseas and working for a counseling clinic with their IOP and PHP programs that I felt called to become a therapist. In my 30s, I went through a season of burnout that again brought up symptoms of anxiety and depression. It was through finding out the root causes to my symptoms, addressing them, and making lifestyle changes that I learned how to listen to my body to give it what it needs to learn to manage these symptoms. If you are struggling similarly, you have come to the right place.
I would absolutely love to hear your story and help you to heal by creating space for you to find hope again by being your authentic self.
LICENSING/ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor (AZ)
AZ Approved Clinical Supervisor
National Certified Counselor (NBCC)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
EMDR Trained
RELEVANT EDUCATION
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University