You may be looking for counseling because of anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, or difficult experiences from your past. Or you may simply feel stuck and know that something in your life needs to change. People come to counseling for many different reasons, and I believe each person’s situation is different and should be understood on its own. My approach is conversational, practical, and focused on helping you better understand what is happening in your life, recognize patterns that may be causing problems, and consider what you can realistically change moving forward. I want you to be able to talk openly while also leaving counseling with a clearer understanding of yourself and the decisions in front of you. Before pursuing counseling, I spent several years working in the foster care system with youth, families, foster parents, and professionals. That experience gave me significant exposure to trauma, chronic stress, difficult family dynamics, and the pressure that can come with helping others through difficult situations. It continues to influence the way I work with clients from many different backgrounds. I’m currently completing my graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cornerstone University and provide counseling as an intern under Joe Martino’s supervision at Martino Health & Wellness