Come as you are! You can expect empathy and a gentle approach to therapy from me. My style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with kindness, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My background and experience combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psycho education, the expressive arts and psychodynamic therapy. I look forward to connecting with you, understanding your joys and sorrows, and more about your life and struggles. I am licensed in Maine with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients struggling with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and possibly abuse; with building motivation, self esteem, confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that are challenging to you, and I look forward to exploring your life with you. I have experience supporting the individuals I work with to improve their relationships with individuals in their family and in their communities. I enjoy helping others to connect, evolve, expand their strengths and skills, and in developing their own unique life stories. I believe that you are capable of living a peaceful and fulfilling life. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy is not easy, and I hope to make the experience rewarding for you. I look forward to hearing from you.