The decision to begin counseling is no small endeavor. You are making a commitment to enter into a challenging and life-affirming process of healing and self-discovery. Whether you have been struggling with emotional pain in your personal life or conflict within your relationships, counseling can provide the opportunity to voice your concerns, develop your strengths, deepen your intimacy with others, and embrace your vulnerabilities with confidence. Meanwhile, the therapeutic relationship can offer a source of reflective and validating feedback within the context of a safe, present-centered, and grounding environment. As we work together to define the goals of treatment, the ultimate aim of counseling is to experience a life worth living. I have received extensive training and as a provider of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma, struggle with self-acceptance, and have difficulty managing stress, maintaining emotional balance, and sustaining meaningful relationships. My work is also informed by person-centered, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based perspectives as I use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for positive change. In my years of experience working with people, I have learned that everyone has inner strength, even in their most difficult moments. I encourage you on the next step of your journey, and I thank you for your interest.