I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. When working with clients, I employ same core values and techniques – empathy, support, and unconditional positive regard. My professional experience as a clinician includes a specialty in working with adolescents and young adults, with an emphasis on trauma, behavior, and multicultural issues. I also have experience working with adults and families and an array of challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, self-esteem, educational planning, learning disabilities and crisis intervention. My approach to counseling is both integrative and holistic, as I use a variety of behavioral techniques and theoretical components that are uniquely structured based on the individual needs of each client. When appropriate, I also like to incorporate various forms of activity therapy that include walking, yoga, and artistic expression to help engage my clients. It is my goal to help create a safe place for clients to grow and discover the joy of living, whatever that may be.