Living through a traumatic event is a life-defining moment but we all have the choice on how that moment defines us. My own personal experience with trauma has started me on a lifelong journey to help others who have survived their own traumatic event and want to move forward and thrive in their lives. I’ve sought help from a counselor, applied many of the principles and techniques I know advocate, and surrounded myself with loving and supportive people. This journey has helped me find my purpose as a trauma counselor and deciding to focus on helping others who have experienced their own trauma learn to thrive again. Specifically leading me to be a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate as I worked towards completing my Masters in Social Work. As a Psychotherapist and Certified Trauma Professional, I help individuals gain a better connection to the skills and strength they inherently have. Together we work towards bringing those amazing qualities out of them so they can thrive. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I focus on you and where you're currently at. I work with you on helping regain your confidence in yourself, getting your power back, and making sure you can live your best life without the past holding you back. I take a whole person, holistic approach to healing using a range of techniques and practices to ensure the most effective path to healing for you. No two journeys are the same, therefore I combine elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and relaxation techniques, EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches.