Personal Information

I'm a good fit for you if:

• You enjoy humor and laughing
• You can tolerate the occasional slip of a swear word
• You are willing to do the work to yield the result
• You are willing to be vulnerable and honest
• You can be agreeable to and willing to work plans of action

I'm not a good fit for you if:

• You are looking to build a case for a custody battle
• Your goal is NOT to preserve your family system
• Arguing and control are more important than maintaining healthy relationships
• You're not bought into the idea of change
• You want a 'quick' fix

Qualifications

Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology, earned 2001

Master's in Community Counseling, earned 2006

Licensed Professional Counselor, since 2010 

National Certified Counselor

Distance Certified Counselor

Specialties & Issues

I welcome children and adolescents (age appropriate-consult necessary), individuals and families to my virtual practice. Competencies include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Adjustment/Life Changes 
• School Related Stress
• Work-Life Balance
• Family Dynamic Concerns (parent-child conflict)
• Growth and Development Concerns
• Career Exploration and Development
• Grief and Loss

Approach

Imagine searching for 'Therapist Near Me' and and realizing you don't have to leave the comfort of your home for services. If you want to bypass traffic in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, please allow me to bring therapy to you. Perhaps you're tired of juggling life's circumstances. Maybe the anxiety is just too much and you wonder if it's actually possible to feel calm, confident and accomplished. Could it be the complications of life are too overwhelming and the pressure to meet everyone's expectations is absolutely exhausting. Imagine if there was a way to begin LIVING life instead of existing AND feeling you are an active participant instead of a passive observer.

Think of feeling overwhelmed with joy and fulfillment because the fear of failure no longer is haunting you. For a moment, imagine living life by the mantra: 'I AM good enough'. For 2 decades, I've been working in Pennsylvania serving individuals and family systems. I've teamed up with clients to help discover their capabilities and strengths.

Using treatment modalities such as Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Treatment will guide your forward motion. These tried and true methods continue to remain helpful in understanding the core barriers involved and the resolutions you are seeking. Treatment is unique to your individual needs and you remain in control of this process.  Are you ready to embrace life's opportunities? Is it time for a change?  Do you want a deeper satisfaction connected to your family, friends, work or schooling?  If so, I'm here to walk this journey with you towards a happier present and a kick ass future.

Insurance

We do not currently accept insurance at this time.