Personal Statement:

As a former wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service, I am passionate about working with first responders, crisis support professionals, and individuals in high-stress, dynamic occupations. I am intimately and personally familiar with the many ways in which the stressors associated with these occupations can affect one’s mental health. I seek to provide a compassionate, supportive environment in which clients can address issues related to occupational stressors, organizational/institutional stressors, trauma, depression, anxiety, and the complex relationship between personal and professional identity. In my course of graduate study, I had the opportunity to work in a wellness support capacity with police officers and crisis counselors, and this gave me insight into the complex, multifaceted stressors which face these populations. Additionally, as a member of the chronic pain community, I understand the myriad ways in which balancing the necessities of life and work with symptoms and self-care can lead to physical and psychological burnout.

I operate with the understanding that attunement to you and your needs is paramount, and I draw upon a combination of DBT-informed approaches, trauma-informed perspectives, mindfulness-based practices, existentially-informed approaches, strengths-based perspectives, and person-centered approaches to accomplish this therapeutic goal. However, I aim to be responsive to the specific needs of my clients, thus I am always open to feedback, and I am extremely amenable to altering specific approaches as the situation dictates. Please feel free to reach out to me. Whether you are new to therapy or have utilized therapy before, I would love to work with you!

Top Specialties

Anxiety

Trauma and PTSD

Occupational Stress

Coping Skills

Depression

First Responders

Client Focus

Adults

Treatment Preferences

Types of Therapy

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Existential

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Person-Centered

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused