Blue Shield Therapists in Wexford, PA

You are someone who is fed-up, tired and a little pissed off about feeling stuck. In your emotions, in your trauma, in a relationship, in a job that you hate, in a body that you hate... I want to help you attend to yourself, process and move forward from that which no longer serves or nourishes you. You don’t want to feel as though you’re simply going through the motions, but that you can find meaning and enjoyment in your existence. I am passionate about helping others become the version of themselves they feel proud to show off and show up for. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming and racial-justice oriented therapist.

We can all feel "stuck" sometimes in life. It may be a result of unresolved experiences from your past or present challenges that create road blocks. I believe therapy can help you explore these issues in a safe, nonjudgemental environment where your own voice can be heard and understood. You can learn more meaningful ways of living, build coping skills, and make choices that will move you forward towards lifelong changes. As a therapist, I know it is important to see each client as an individual. Treatment is individualized and "one size does not fit all".

Unfortunately, I am not accepting new clients at this time. When stress, trauma, mental health disorders and life crises become overwhelming, we owe it to ourselves and to those we care about to get help. I provide hope and healing using the best practice models available with a faith-based approach. We work to empower you to achieve emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. Providing individual/couple/family counseling for personal and emotional growth, creating more meaning and purpose, in one's life.

I have a niche practice with a specific focus in perinatal mental health. This means I work with women during the first few years of their postpartum experience after birth as well as women experiencing infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, birth trauma, or any life experience surrounding perinatal period. I have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health Counseling from Postpartum Support International, and I continue to receive specialized training and consultation in this area because it is such a passion of mine.

My clinical focus is helping clients increase confidence, feel more fulfilled, and create satisfying relationships. I believe people have the inner power to heal and to grow; I can provide empathy and guidance for those who are struggling with this process. My approach to psychotherapy is an integration of CBT, DBT, mindfulness & expressive techniques (i.e., art, writing, yoga) within a trauma-focused model. More simply said, I assist clients in understanding how their relational experiences and perceptions impact their emotions and their stories of their lives, & how to change any aspect that is impeding satisfaction and connection

I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma including PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociative disorders. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, identity-affirming space where we can explore what may be causing difficulty in your life. I help my clients develop self-compassion and acceptance while addressing and healing the root causes of their trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, and grief. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative experience between therapist and client. Together we will envision where you want to be and I will support and challenge you to grow and heal.

You may be suffering from anxiety, depression, or compulsive behavior, having trouble making a relationship work, or perhaps had therapy or medication that has not helped enough. I listen with empathy and compassion and bring to bear my clinical training and experience so that you heal and grow in ways that are transformative and lasting. For religious people I am comfortable integrating your spiritual beliefs into our work.