I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up. I believe in providing my clients with adaptive skills to help them overcome whatever issues brought them to therapy by using primarily a DBT approach. I also use a Person Centered Approach when needed Outside of using a Person Centered approach I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy , which allows for learning new ways to cope with maladaptive coping strategies. I am a formally trained DBT therapist and am also trained in Family Based Therapy. I work with adolescent’s through adult age clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, life changes, and self esteem. I have experience working in private practice, treatment centers, and community support. I value in treating each client individually and in what way will benefit them the most.