My Philosophy

Stop trying to dig yourself out of a hole.

Mental health issues or simply everyday demands can get in the way of the life we desire, and too much stress can exacerbate mental health illnesses. When this happens we often find ourselves stuck in a proverbial hole that despite our best efforts, we cannot dig ourselves out of. For a variety of reasons, we continue trying the same solutions that aren't working while engaging in avoidance behaviors. All the while our lives become more narrow as we become our pain, and our full potential remains unrealized. 

You are not alone.

Although societal awareness has grown and continues to expand, the stigma of mental health issues remains. Many individuals still fear judgment and being labeled for life with a "disorder." This can prevent people who are suffering from seeking treatment. Pain is an unescapable and inevitable aspect of how we process information and natural part of the human experience. Suffering occurs when we avoid facing our pain. We might be in different places in life, but we are all in the same boat. My mission is not to pathologize unwanted experiences but to help you to gain understanding and the coping skills you need for a full and vital existence.

Begin the path towards a new perspective.

I offer individual, couples, and group counseling services for young adults and adults for a variety of mental health needs ranging from common to serious mental health issues. If you have a family history of mental health illness and fear you are at risk, coping with substances to handle life, or simply finding it harder and harder to manage daily stressors, then please ask for help before your situation worsens. By coming this far you have already shown motivation to face the issues that brought you to this moment. I encourage you to take the next step by contacting me, so that we can begin collaborating towards a new frame of mind to begin building a life that you value.