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Person walking from darkness toward the light of the Cross in a stained glass style – symbolizing hope and healing in faith-integrated counseling.

You Don’t Have to Live Like This!

No matter how long you've been struggling:

healing and lasting change are possible.

Perhaps you've spent years battling anxiety, self-doubt, painful memories, or relationship struggles. You may feel trapped by patterns that keep repeating no matter how hard you try to change. Maybe you find yourself avoiding situations, second-guessing yourself, or carrying emotional wounds that continue to affect your life today.

The good news is that these struggles often make sense once we understand where they came from and how they continue to operate in your life. Together, we can identify the deeper beliefs, emotional wounds, and relational patterns that keep you stuck. As those underlying issues are addressed, many people experience greater peace, confidence, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of freedom.

I work with individuals and couples who are ready to move beyond simply coping and begin creating meaningful change. My goal is not just to help you feel better temporarily, but to help you build a healthier foundation for the future. For clients who desire it, faith and spirituality can also be integrated into the counseling process as a source of healing, strength, and hope.

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Relationship Issues

  • Marriage Difficulties

  • Breakup Recovery

  • Social Anxiety

  • Body Image

  • Chronic Illness

  • Grief

  • Marriage Preparation

  • Self Confidence Issues

  • Healthy Connections

  • Intimacy Challenges

  • Infertility

  • Abuse Recovery

  • Complex Trauma

  • Stress Problems

  • Career Problems

  • Family Difficulties

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Assertiveness Training

  • Developmental Trauma

  • Relational Trauma

  • Personal Growth

Who I Work With

Anxiety

I help you uncover the core beliefs driving your anxiety and work through them with faith-integrated tools so you can find lasting calm and confidence.

Trauma Healing

I help you safely process the impact of trauma, healing the wounds and beliefs it left behind so you can reclaim a greater sense of safety, strength, and freedom.

Social Anxiety

I help you face the deep fear of others’ judgment by uncovering the core beliefs that keep you stuck, so you can show up with greater freedom and confidence.

Processing Grief

I walk with you through the weight of loss, helping you honor what you’ve lost while gently finding grounding, meaning, and renewed hope.

Chronic Illness

I work with individuals experiencing chronic illness, especially when medical treatments alone aren’t bringing relief, or doctors are uncertain about the root cause of their symptoms. Often, unresolved emotions or stress can significantly influence the body, contributing to persistent symptoms or pain. I help clients uncover and address the emotional components of their illness, enabling them to experience fewer symptoms, reduced pain, and a greater sense of control over their health.

Healing Abuse

I walk with women who have experienced abuse helping them heal the deep wounds and core beliefs left behind so they can reclaim safety, worth, and freedom.

Couples

I help couples rebuild trust, communication, and emotional connection by addressing the deeper patterns that keep them stuck, creating space for lasting closeness and hope.

Spiritual Dimension


For clients who wish to include a spiritual aspect in their journey, I offer a supportive space to explore healing, growth, and connection through the lens of faith. As my office is located within a Catholic Church, I welcome those who value integrating spirituality into their path to wholeness.