A brief introduction
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado (I am also licensed in Kansas). I have been working in the mental health field for 15 years, and have worked with individuals with a wide variety of stressors and mental health concerns. I believe asking for help is a show of great strength, and I am so glad you are here.
I recognize that life can be difficult, and I believe firmly that having an advocate on the journey is immensely important. I love getting to partner with folks in their self discovery and growth. No matter where you are coming from in your decision to seek help now, I would love to be a support to you and have the opportunity to hear your story, and work together toward your goals, whatever they may be.
here to help you through:
Body Image Concerns
No matter your age, gender, or stage of life, body image is a central concern for many. Society and diet culture have created difficult, unattainable standards to work toward, and many of us have lived feeling we can never measure up, literally or figuratively. Working from a Health at Every Size affirming mindset, it's my honor to partner with you in finding freedom in this area, and working toward full embodiment and feeling at peace with the body you're living in.
Blending
Families
Working to blend families or live in a family structure that is less traditional can be so rewarding and special, and it is never without it's challenges (on all sides!). No matter where you are in navigating these complex relationships, or what role you are playing, I am here to support you along the way.
Fully Integrated Living
Do you feel conflicted about the image you present to the world, never sure about showing your "real" self to others (at work, in relationships, even on the internet)? To borrow a line from author Jen Hatmaker, "Once I learned to understand and boldly claim the real me, my inside voice became my outside voice. I discovered the world is hungry for [people] who show up and tell the truth, unafraid and free, expanding to the very edges of who they were always meant to be." With integrated living comes freedom, truth, genuine and honest community - and you deserve to live fully.
Fertility
Struggles
Whether you are currently TTC or on your fourth child via IVF, the emotional and physical toll that struggling with fertility can take on a person is immense. It can be helpful to have a place to express all of the complex feelings that come up in this process, and I aim to provide a supportive and safe space to express those freely.
Navigating Adolescence
Being a teenager is a constant exercise in self-discovery and making sense of your identity and how it fits in the world around you. It can be such an exciting phase of life and for some it is also completely terrifying. If your teenager is struggling with figuring out any of the above, it may be a good time to seek some support for them, for yourself, or both.
... and so much more
Generally speaking, being a person is hard. Whether any of these specific issues speak to you personally, or you are coming with a completely different set of issues, let's schedule a phone call and see if we might be a good fit. Some goals for my time with clients can include: growth, self-awareness, improved coping skills, stress relief, processing difficult emotions, traumas or grief, and finding a sense of freedom that can come from sharing something difficult and making steps toward moving forward beyond these hardships.