I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10+ years of experience in the human service field, and over 3 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse counseling. I am comfortable working with any population regardless of age, gender, race, culture, religion or sexuality. I pride myself on meeting each patient where they are at in their process, and setting treatment goals based on desired outcomes. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, Autism, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced substance abuse issues and other addictions as well as physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive and inviting. I am non- judgmental and have been told I am easy to talk to. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and believe feeling empowered is essential in overcoming challenges. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client centered counseling, psychodynamic, solution-focused, mindfulness and rational-emotive counseling. I utilize active listening skills to allow accurate reflection of both content and emotional expression. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, and I am familiar with various different styles I can incorporate to best meet those needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you along the journey. I look forward to working closely with you!