SPECIALIZATIONS.
Adolescents
I specialize in working with ages 13-29, but will work with all ages. Let's be honest, middle school and high school years are difficult, and not getting any easier. This is such a transformational time of life, and it is important for these age groups especially to feel as though they are heard and that their experiences matter. I have worked in different capacities with middle school, high school, and college aged students around issues of anxiety/depression, relationships, religious exploration and self-expression. Depending on preference, parents can be involved in this process as well.
Life Transitions
Changes can be difficult. Recent break-up? Job transitions? Loss of a loved one? Moving to a new city? With so many changes, it can feel increasingly difficult to stay present in your life. By identifying your values, you can return to what is most important in your life, in spite of the chaos.
Identity Development
What is your view of yourself like? Is it difficult to know how to take care of yourself at times? Who do you want to be? Identity development is centered around deeper awareness and acceptance of yourself. If there is a gap between who you are and who you want to be, let's process that. We are complex in nature, so identity development can be tricky. View of self, care of self, and acceptance of self are important goals in this work.
Relationship Conflict and Boundaries
We are all relational beings, and no one is immune to stressors around relationships. Conflict and self-doubt tend to increase when we focus more on pleasing people around us than advocating for our own needs. Each of us desire to experience relationships in ways that give us a sense of acceptance, value and vulnerability, yet this can be difficult to cultivate.
Premarital Counseling
Getting married is an exciting time, and can often be a whirlwind as well! When couples get married, there can be many surprises to each person in the relationship, which can ultimately lead to resentment or disappointment. The hope in premarital counseling is that couples have as many conversations as they can before they get married, so that they have less surprises in their marriage. Clients can gain tools in having these important conversations.
Faith-Based Approaches
Do you ever find yourself questioning many of life's big questions? Wonder if God is present in your pain? It can be difficult to trust, particularly during difficult seasons of doubt, grief, depression and shame. I can offer faith-based Christian perspectives based on your needs and specific spiritual practices.