I provide psychotherapy for both couples and individuals. Essential to my approach to therapy is creating a comfortable, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship in which one can feel heard and understood. When working with individuals in therapy,  I help to identify issues and patterns of coping that may no longer serve you and help you explore new positive approaches that support growth, insight, and the changes you desire. When working with couples, I use Emotion Focused Couples Therapy to guide the process of mending broken connections.

     Throughout therapy, I emphasize developing a curious, compassionate stance toward oneself that allows for greater clarity and deeper meaning to emerge from life's complexities.

Educational and Professional Background:

     I hold a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College in Maryland. I am licensed by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists and I am also a National Certified Counselor. I obtained my Certification in Thanatology for Grief, Death and Dying.

     I am a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors and the Frederick County Mental Health Association.

Specialties include:

• Anxiety and stress issues
• Life transition counseling
• Relationship Concerns
• Depression
• Adult ADHD/ADD
• Grief and Loss 
• Trauma and PTSD
• Stress Reduction and Guided Imagery
• Pregnancy loss / pregnancy termination
• Spirituality