I believe that every person can be empowered to define their own idea of wellness and discover ways to feel peace, joy, and hope in their lives. As a counselor, I focus first on building safe and nurturing relationships with my clients. From this foundation, I utilize the theoretical framework of Restoration Therapy, which emphasizes intergenerational patterns of love and trustworthiness in relationships. By understanding where love and/or trustworthiness have been violated in our personal histories, we can chart our current coping styles and identify opportunities to shift painful patterns of reaction. I have also studied mindfulness for more than a decade, and frequently incorporate body-based techniques to increase self-awareness and build emotional self-regulation skills. My approach is active and directive, best suited to clients seeking both greater self-awareness and real change in their lives. I love working with individuals, teens 14 and older, and couples to uncover what is keeping you stuck in suffering and how to move forward with long-lasting results.