O Lord my God, I cried out to You and You healed me.
-Psalm 30:2
My Approach
I will walk with you as you sort through your life challenges - past or present. To do this, I incorporate several approaches into our sessions.
First, I am a student of Hakomi Mindfulness Centered Somatic Therapy; this method allows me to combine the wisdom of mindfulness with the experience of the physical body (the ‘soma’) to discover core beliefs and patterns. I’ve found that Hakomi is transformative for myself and clients and helps to change neural pathways, resulting in new ways of thinking, being, and relating.
I also utilize a Gestalt approach to therapy; simply put, we allow the present moment to help integrate fragmented parts of oneself to become more whole. I also incorporate elements of deep breathing and Internal Family Systems into my sessions to help further connections between mind and body.
My methods include mindfulness, active listening, humor, writing, the use of art, and visualization. We also may use breath, movement, role-play, and meditation in our session. For those who are open to it, we can incorporate prayer as we seek healing from our Creator.
Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy
Hakomi is a form of mindfulness-centered therapy that can help you deepen your connection to yourself and to others by shifting old, outdated patterns and taking in new healing experiences.
I believe Hakomi will help you become more fully present, curious, and satisfied in your life and relationships.
Together, we can build new skills and resilience to tackle feelings of anxiety, depression, or grief.
Spiritual Values
I work from a deep and genuine faith in Jesus Christ and His power for healing and restoration.
If you long for guidance as you sort through the challenges of your life - past or present - I will walk alongside you, trusting that there is a unique path for your inner wisdom, strength and transformation.
I will help you reconnect with yourself, with others, and with God.
Support for Counselors
It is an honor to come alongside therapists and help you take a load off.
The work you do is so valuable and often saves lives. Just like your clients, you are created with a need to lean into safety and connection.
I would love to be a part of your support network.
Practical Skills
In my work with couples, I help you identify old cycles of disconnection and replace them with new patterns of meaningful connection. Together, we’ll explore a crash course in safe and effective empathy, learn how to offer true apologies without diminishing one another, and develop skills that foster emotional safety in your relationship.
Couples Sessions
We are wired for deep, meaningful connection. Yet, we often lose that connection when we fall into old patterns that create pain, hurt, and emotional wounds. Over time, this can lead to resentment, fear, and distance from the person who matters most.
Guided by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), my goal is to help you and your partner rebuild emotional safety and attunement. I believe that with the right support, you can become a healing presence for each other—a safe haven where love and connection can thrive for a lifetime.
Protests, Protagonists, and Protection
When we don’t feel connected or emotionally safe with our spouse, we protest—and often, it’s not pretty. We may become defensive, dismissive, or resort to name-calling. Deep down, we long to be understood and truly known, yet our protests often create more distance, leaving us feeling isolated and alone.
In each other’s stories, you and your spouse are the protagonists—the central figures who matter most. You long to be seen, heard, and valued by one another. The key is to become the kind of protagonist who fosters emotional safety—a hero who provides a secure and loving space for your beloved.
Instead of protests that push each other away, learn to express your needs in ways that invite connection and deepen attachment. By developing simple skills that prioritize emotional protection and security over defensiveness, you can transform your relationship into a safe haven—one that not only strengthens your bond but also prepares you for the greater purpose God has for you together.