Reaching out for therapy and researching provider profiles can be overwhelming but you have taken the first step. I am a licensed clinical social worker from Texas originally but spent many years living and working on the West Coast. I have been in private practice for over 20 years and I love working with clients of all ages.. I specialize in helping people with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I also work with people who have been adjusting to life changes whether that is a new health diagnosis, a recent move, new job, or recent loss of a loved one. I take a trauma informed approach and has a nonjudgemental and compassionate care approach to therapy. I am an active therapist and will use my insights to help you move toward our agreed upon goals. I use an eclectic approach that includes psychodynamic theory, Cognitive behavorial therapy, client focused and solutions focused therapy. The goal of therapy is to help create awareness of any emotional roadblocks you may be experiencing, identify the emotions felt, and help you process and move through your feelings. You will end up with a group of new coping strategies that are healthier and help you to manage emotional reactions as they occur. This will ultimately help create more relational connection and help you live the best quality of life possible.