Short Professional Bio
As a licensed marriage and family therapist for the past 11 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, helping them manage emotional challenges.
My strong clinical foundation in behavioral health and addiction recovery helps me to support clients as they navigate complex recovery journeys and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I am committed to supporting people with trust and intimacy issues and relationship conflicts, helping them build stronger connections through evidence-based care.
Additionally, I support individuals and families in addressing patterns of codependency in relationships and repairing those that may have been affected by substance use.
Specialties
I specialize in:
- Marriage and couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Addiction recovery programs
- Dual diagnosis (therapy for mental health and substance use disorders)
- Relapse prevention planning
Treatment Approach
My treatment approach relies on personalized therapy planning based on evidence-based practices. I customize each session to suit each client’s individual experiences, needs, and recovery goals. I incorporate family collaboration in the recovery journey for those affected by dysfunctional family patterns to help improve communication, rebuild trust, and create healthier, more supportive relationships. In my practice, I use the following therapeutic modalities:
- CBT
- DBT
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Family therapy
Conditions Treated
- Substance use and addiction recovery
- Trauma-related concerns
- Relationship conflicts
- Co-occurring mental health care
Treatment Philosophy
I believe addiction and mental health recovery require personalized therapeutic care rooted in mutual trust, empathy, and collaboration. Healing is most effective when treatment focuses not only on managing symptoms but also on identifying and addressing the psychological and emotional roots of distress. My therapy goal is to help clients gain insight and develop healthier coping strategies during the recovery process.
