"Relationships matter: the currency for systemic change was trust, and trust comes through forming healthy working relationships." -Bruce D. Perry 

​It can be difficult to trust if you were unable to trust your caregivers. Difficult family relationships can leave us feeling isolated, misunderstood, and hopeless. Adult survivors of childhood trauma know this too well, as the emotional effects of a difficult childhood often last long after we have left our childhood home. This can manifest in many ways, and it can make it difficult for us to feel secure in ourselves even in the most loving adult relationships. I specialize in assisting people integrate their past, notice the ways they have learned to survive, and move forward with confidence. I take a down-to-earth, genuine, sometimes humorous approach to therapy. I create an environment where my clients feel relaxed, welcome, and accepted for who they are. 

I have worked with adult survivors of many different forms of childhood trauma, including but not limited to:
parents with untreated mental illness, parents with untreated substance use problems, high conflict divorce, childhood sexual abuse, neglect, and physical abuse. That said, my specialty is working with adult survivors of religious trauma, such as those raised in fundamentalist Christian homeschooling communities. I understand the unique challenges young adults face when transitioning out of these communities.