Therapy for black sheep, truth seekers, & cycle breakers.
What my clients typically have in common:
They’ve sought the truth.
When you were a child, you probably drove your parents crazy by constantly asking, “Why?” You didn’t shy away from tough questions in school, and you were probably the kid who let the teacher know when she’d made a spelling mistake.
They’ve taken courageous risks.
You don’t want to just coast through life. That’s not you. You’re searching for purpose and meaning that’s much greater than yourself, and you’ll do whatever it takes to find it. You’ll say what others won’t say, do what others won’t do, and take the road less traveled.
They’ve suffered greatly.
Our world needs truth seekers and truth speakers, now more than ever. But often, these people are the ones who get thrown under the bus to protect the status quo. They’re often the “black sheep,” the scapegoats, who may have never felt like they quite belonged.
Common Client Concerns
Anxiety & Rumination
People with high anxiety are often highly capable and see things others can’t. Let’s harness this strength so it works for you and not against you.
Chronic Illness
Many chronic illnesses—especially that doctors can’t quite seem to figure out—have roots that are mental, spiritual, and emotional as well as physical.
Depression
Depression is not a moral failure or a “disease”; it’s a signal letting you know something is wrong. Together, we can discover the root cause so you can find hope and healing.
Complex Trauma
Complex trauma behaves differently than many short-term “capital T” traumatic events. You may not have been through a war zone, but your nervous system learned to always stay on high alert.
Cultural Transitions
Third Culture Kid (“TCKs”) can have a lot of unprocessed grief and reverse culture shock as they try to build a life in the US. The same can be true even if you’ve been out of the country for only a year.
Faith & Spirituality
I love helping clients develop a healthy God-image, God-concept, self-concept, and self-care. I have a special passion for working with people in ministry or who have experienced burnout or spiritual trauma/abuse.
Singleness & Dating
Learn how to find contentment, joy, and even fun during your season of singleness. Discover how to date in ways that are healthy, life-giving, fun, and fruitful!
Narcissism/Codependency
Can a narcissist spot you a mile away? Will they make their way over to you in a crowded room? In therapy, you can learn tools for protecting your peace and sense of self.
Neurodiverse Couples
The unique strengths of neurodiverse relationships—which often bring a “far left brain” and a “far right brain” together—can also cause friction without the right tools and understanding.
FAQs
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$150 per 50-minute session. This includes individuals, couples, and families. I only see minors (under 18 years old) within the context of family therapy.
Read: The True Cost of Therapy
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I believe each person is so unique that even if two people come in with similar concerns and histories, their paths to healing may be entirely different. Therefore, I believe it’s important for you as the client to find the right person to accompany you on your unique journey. However, because this is such a common question, I’ve listed some of my areas of experience and passion above, as well as a more comprehensive list here:
Depression
Anxiety
Rumination
Religious Scrupulosity
Codependency
Life & Career Transitions
Grief
Self-Sabotage
Complex Trauma
Insecure Attachment
Social Skills
Self-Awareness
Pornography
Suicidal Ideation
Self-Harm
Family Dysfunction
Autism Spectrum (including people with partners or family members on the spectrum)
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Dedicated in my studies of different theories, I have sought to fully digest and analyze each one to develop my own framework. I have many tools at my disposal that I can use at any given time. Some people call this an eclectic, integrative, or holistic approach.
Depending on the client’s needs and the stage of healing, I may draw from the following:
Person-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Attachment Theory
Transactional Analysis
Internal Family Systems
Bowen Family Systems Theory
Mind-Body Connection
Polyvagal Theory
Somatic Experiencing
Yoga
Ayurveda & Nutrition
Gottman Method
Emotion-Focused Therapy
As a lifelong learner, I continually add tools to my toolbox. But I've seen that too much adherence to a certain method can get in the way of a client's healing. Each client has their own goals when they begin therapy. I believe the client's need determines the course of therapy, rather than a specific method.
