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.
Some of the areas of concern my clients come in with:
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.
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.
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 Relationships
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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Many of my areas of expertise and passion are listed above. Here is a more detailed list of areas I have successfully served clients in:
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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$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.
My group rate is $50 per person, per 90-minute session. I do not have any groups open at this time, but please let me know if you are interested and I will let you know when one begins.
I do not currently accept insurance.
Read: The True Cost of Therapy
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Dedicated in my studies and understanding 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.
My integrative, person-centered approach often incorporates elements of psychodynamic theory (including transactional analysis), attachment theory, Bowen family systems theory, gestalt therapy, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. However, I've seen that too much adherence to a certain method can get in the way of a client's healing. I believe the client's need determines the course of therapy, rather than a specific method.
A special note on CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy is a bit of a buzzword these days because it is known as being "evidence-based." While I appreciate and incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, I do not believe it is the only or necessarily the best approach.
I believe that by the time most people try therapy, many cognitive behavioral techniques do not dive deep enough into the core changes that are needed. In my experience, many people who have "tried therapy" but it "didn't work for them" have only tried CBT. They really needed treatment that incorporated changes on an unconscious level, in addition to the valuable tools and techniques that CBT offers. If you are interested in learning more, I'd recommend reading this article. This video with Dr. Shannan Crawford also talks about the importance of not only updating the "software" when it's really the "hard drive" that needs an overhaul.
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I combine warmth and unconditional positive regard with a strategic, pragmatic focus on change. I equip clients with tools to relieve pain and start seeing quick changes, while not neglecting deeper cognitive and personality restructuring that may be needed.
I have an unwavering commitment to doing what's best for you, the client. I believe in people when they struggle to believe in themselves. My educational, ministry, cross-cultural, and marketplace experience help me relate to a wide range of individuals.
In addition, I have done and continue to do my own work. I believe this is the most important gift I bring to the table and the one that serves my clients best.
