I view counseling as a partnership rooted in growth, not labels. I work from a wellness perspective, which means I see each person as moving along a continuum of health, not defined by deficits or diagnoses. I believe we all have an inner drive to grow and heal, especially when we feel safe, supported, and understood. Counseling offers space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of experiences that may have felt overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to hold alone.

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In our work together, we will explore how early experiences, relationships, and deeply held beliefs have shaped your sense of self, belonging, and purpose. We will pay attention to the patterns that once helped you adapt and how they continue to influence your life today, often in ways that made sense at the time. Rather than focusing on fixing or correcting you, our work emphasizes understanding, encouragement, and the freedom to move toward ways of living that feel more aligned and meaningful. Change unfolds over time, as insight, self-compassion, and purposeful choice come together to support lasting transformation

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License and Certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

• Nationally Certified Counselor

• Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

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Specialized trainings:

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• Advanced Enneagram Spectrum Training and Certification Program  

• Gottman Couples - level I 

• Neuro-Emotional Techniques Basics

• Working with Complex Trauma, Attachment Wounds, and Dissociation in the Play Room

• Filial Therapy with Challenging Families: Skills for Working Effectively with Parents in Play Therapy

• Trauma and Emotion Focused Therapy with Couples
  
  
  
   

I approach counseling from a wellness perspective and view people along a continuum of health rather than through a lens of deficits or illness. I help individuals gain greater awareness and control over their emotions and relationships, recognizing that everyone is on a healing journey toward growth. People reach their highest potential when they feel connected and able to be vulnerable in a safe, supportive space. Together, we co-create this space, with me serving as both a collaborator and facilitator in the growth process.

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My work with adults and couples focuses on strengths identification, communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution, particularly for those challenged by the pace of life and the complexity of relationships. I take a holistic, present-focused approach that honors the mind-body connection and explores how early experiences, relationships, and internal struggles shape current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior. Change is a powerful process that takes time and involves both self-reflection and meaningful action, supporting new ways of living that align with your values and the most resourceful parts of who you are.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

• Nationally Certified Counselor

• Approved Clinical Supervisor 

• Professional Educator License: School Counseling

• Past Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist.  

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Specialized trainings:

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• Advanced Enneagram Spectrum Training and Certification Program  

• Gottman Couples - level I 

• Trauma and Emotion Focused Therapy with Couples

• Neuro-Emotional Techniques Basics

• Eating Disorder Prevention Initiative 

• Safe Zone Ally 

• Military Culture 

• Marine Corps Recruit Depo San Diego’s Educators Workshop