Have you reached a point in life where everything seems to be changing, and you are not quite sure where you fit anymore? Perhaps your children have grown up and left home, you're navigating the end of a relationship, or you've experienced a loss that has left you questioning what comes next. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by changes in your career, family, relationships, or sense of identity.

Even positive life changes can bring unexpected feelings of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, or uncertainty. You may find yourself wondering why you're struggling with something you thought you were prepared for.

You don't have to navigate these changes alone.

As a therapist, I especially enjoy helping adults work through midlife transitions, empty nest syndrome, and grief and loss. I provide a compassionate, welcoming environment where you can explore your emotions, better understand yourself, and begin finding your footing during life's most challenging transitions.

Midlife often brings significant changes in our roles, relationships, and priorities. You may find yourself questioning your purpose, reassessing your goals, or wondering what you want the next chapter of your life to look like. For parents experiencing an empty nest, the transition can be particularly emotional. After years of focusing on your children's needs, suddenly having more time and space for yourself can feel unfamiliar, lonely, or even overwhelming. Together, we can explore these feelings, rediscover your individual identity, and find new opportunities for connection, fulfillment, and personal growth.

Grief is another important focus of my work, and I believe it's essential to recognize that grief extends far beyond the death of a loved one. We can grieve the end of a marriage, a breakup, the loss of a job, changes in our health, or simply the life we thought we would have. Sometimes these losses are obvious to others, while other times we carry them quietly, feeling as though we should just move on.

Through my experience in hospice and bereavement counseling, I've developed a deep understanding of how differently people experience loss. Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and there is no right or wrong way to process it. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your feelings without judgment or pressure to heal before you're ready.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My approach is compassionate, strength-based, and tailored to your individual needs. I incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, emotion regulation, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.

While I particularly enjoy working with adults experiencing grief and life transitions, I also support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and neurodivergence.

My professional experience includes hospice and bereavement counseling, Veterans Affairs mental health care, school-based therapy, and private practice. These experiences have allowed me to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

I earned my Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and my Bachelor of Social Work, with a minor in Psychology, from Rutgers University. I am also OutCare certified in culturally competent care for the LGBTQ+ community and am committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment for every client.

Life may not look the way you expected, but that doesn't mean your next chapter can't be meaningful and fulfilling. Whether you're adjusting to an empty nest, navigating a midlife transition, grieving a loss, or simply feeling uncertain about what comes next, you deserve support as you find your way forward.

You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes the first step is simply having someone who will listen, understand, and help you explore new possibilities.