“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” - Peter A.  Levine

I love working with people as they begin exploring the roots of their story to begin healing, breathing and being fully present in their bodies.  As we begin to focus on your past and current struggles, you will learn how you hold trauma, stress and pain in your body to help bring relief and connection to yourself and others.  I believe there is beauty in our brokenness and I strive to bring meaning to your experiences.  

I am trained in the areas of Betrayal Trauma, Sexual Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma.  I will meet you with a non-judgmental and safe approach to provide the space needed to safely explore and engage your story.

Individual and Couples

You will find that my counseling approach is relaxed and conversational.  Depending on your individual challenges or needs as a couple, I will draw from different models to meet your needs.  Together we will explore the parts of your past and present that have shaped your life today and create ways to bring new meaning and truth to your life.   We will collaborate and create a plan that supports your goals. 

Betrayal Trauma

Has your life been shattered by lies and deceit or are you waiting to see if your partner does the work needed for healing and restoration?  Perhaps you don’t know whether your marriage will survive the betrayal and your heart is weary.  You can heal and there is hope for restoration and healing.   Betrayal shatters our hearts and men and women often remain quiet and isolated for fear that others will judge them or their spouse/partner.  You are not alone.  I would consider it a privilege to partner with you through the process of restoration as you move towards reclaiming your life, your relationship and your future.

Sexual Addiction

Do you find yourself hating porn but you can’t stop?  Is your life shattered yet you still find yourself engaging in behaviors you can’t stop?   Is your relationship in tatters and you have no idea how to fix it or move forward?   I want to offer compassion and hope and tell you that it is possible to heal.  Your relationships can be whole, connected, healthy and healed.  You can begin enjoying sex with your partner and learn the tools needed to gain intimacy, regulation and compassion in the process.  I am trained through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction.  You will begin to learn why you struggle with this issue and how to move forward on a path to healing and restoration.  

Substance Use Disorder

Our culture has lost the ability to connect and regulate causing us to be the most addicted cohort in American history.  If you are struggling with Substance Use Disorder, you are not alone.  My experience working in both inpatient and outpatient facilities has given me the privilege of journeying with others on their path to healing.  If the opposite of addiction is connection than you cannot and should not recover alone.  Contact me for a consultation and we can create a comprehensive recovery plan to help you achieve your goal to maintain long term sobriety. 

Supervision

I enjoy working with LPC candidates as they seek licensure in the state of PA.  Together we will enjoy celebrating the individual talent you bring to the field and I will encourage and support your process.  Get ready to laugh, consult and have a good time reaching your goals.  I have immediate openings for weekly individual supervision.