As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I operate within a systems perspective, seeing all of the systems that we are a part of and that impact us. We are individuals that function within families, work environments, school systems, community groups, and the greater society and culture. By focusing on our place within the world around us, we are able to recognize and practice skills, boundaries, and communication that allow us to represent ourselves, our values, and our systemic impact. I work best with individuals and families who are dealing with anxiety, depressed mood, stress, suicidal thoughts, family and other relationship issues, and self- esteem struggles, among other barriers and difficulties. I work with children, ages 7 and up, adolescents, and adults. I believe that together, the therapist and client will work to formulate goals based on the client's needs to create their healthiest self. I use a strengths- based perspective to help clients grow and gain new viewpoints from the strengths and skills they already possess. I believe that hope helps drive change and encourages the smallest steps towards meeting goals. I am an LGBTQ+ ally! While my own experience is not within the community, I work diligently with cultural humility trainings and community- based trainings to manage an open, caring, growing understanding of all peoples and perspectives. My office is a safe space.