I understand dealing with tough times. Getting help at the right time can keep a rough patch from becoming a long-term problem. Whether you are dealing with loneliness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, drug /alcohol problems, sexual compulsivity or coming out, having a professional to help guide and support you along the way can make the growing easier.

Together, we will work to build on your strengths and achieve life goals. I value and honor the relationship between therapist and client, and uphold the highest ethical and legal obligations within each relationship.

I believe counseling is a collaborative experience. Making the decision to begin therapy can be scary, overwhelming or exciting and cathartic. I respect that decision.

My job as your therapist is to create a safe place for you to be real, share your vulnerabilities and work with you to create a congruency between your feelings, thinking and behavior. When those three parts of self are in alignment, your potential for happiness and self awareness increase.

Contact me and start feeling better today!

Experience:

I have over 25 years experience working as a psychotherapist, administrator, educator/trainer, and supervisor in Dallas, TX and Madison, WI. In addition, I have worked with the Dane County District Attorney's Office, Crime Response Team, helping victims and witnesses of violent and traumatic crimes. Am also licensed in the state of Michigan.

Common Services:

- Depression, Anxiety and Stress
- Couple/Relationship Issues
- Pre-Marital Counseling
- Military/ Deployment Readiness/ Readjustment to Civilian Life
- Grief/ Loss and Trauma
- LGBTQ Issues
- Sexual Compulsivity and Addiction
- Codependency
- LGBT Counseling
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- HIV/AIDS
- Conflict Resolution

Specializations:

- Certified Daring Way ™ and Rising Strong™ facilitator and incorporate the works of Brenè Brown into my counseling, as well as facilitate The Daring Way™ and Rising Strong™ workshops

- Certified Instructor of Collaborative Marriage Skills (Couple Communication) and Collaborative Team Skills though Interpersonal Communication Programs and administer a relationship assessment tool for couples, THRIVE , which helps identify your strengths and areas to focus on in a healthy, satisfying relationship.

- I have worked with the Dane County District Attorney's Office as a Trauma Specialist, providing crisis response to victims of violent or threatening crime, their families and witnesses immediately post incident or in the early stages of the investigation responding to the emotional, physical (including safety) and practical needs of the traumatized victim/witness.