I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice for over eighteen years. I believe deeply in people’s ability to change, create new habits and set an intention to live their best life. I utilize a treatment modality called ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). ACT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach. ACT balances acceptance and mindfulness-based skills with commitment strategies aimed at helping us move towards what matters most while practicing acceptance of what is outside our control. I am also a Certified Daring Way facilitator. The Daring Way™ is an empirically based training and certification program for helping professionals, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The work focuses on courage building, shame resilience, and uncovering the power of vulnerability. The methodology is designed for work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe deeply in cultivating people’s strengths to help build resilience and strength to live a meaningful, rich, values-based life. When not working or parenting I love to run, hike, travel, do yoga, and cook.