With 20 years of experience as a counselor in the Dayton Ohio area, my private practice is currently located between the Kettering and Centerville communities. I have experience in a variety of settings, including non-profit agencies, school settings, intensive group therapy programs, partial hospitalization, and private practice. My background and focus is largely in treating children and adolescents with diverse mental health issues. While my primary focus remains children (10 years old and older), adolescents, and their families, I have also worked with adult clients for many years. Adults who want to focus on general mental health issues (see details below) and/or parenting or family relationship stressors will find me a good match.

My areas of focus include: trauma (mental/physical/emotional abuse, grief, abandonment, and loss), depression management, anxiety management, communication skills, interpersonal relationship issues, family relationship issues, sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQ ally), self esteem, conflict resolution, anger management, issues related to attention and impulsivity (focus, organizational issues, decision making), and social skills development.

My therapeutic approach is relaxed and compassionate, but goal directed. My therapeutic process includes creating a safe and supportive environment, working together to identify goals, and developing skills to affect positive change. I believe every adult, child, and family has strengths they can build upon in order to meet their goals.

I am currently offering both in person and virtual telehealth appointments via video or phone.