Between the Lines Counseling was created to deliver a joy-finding encounter for children, adults and parents as they move toward gaining emotional health and self compassion. I offer psychotherapeutic, evidence based counseling services based on supporting you with accessing the parts of your life that are most important to you. As I learn more about you, I tailor my treatment style within the context of the present needs, experiences and the overall goals we set together.

A simple idea…giving children, adults and families impacted by mental health needs a voice in their lived experience. As a clinician, I weave my specialties together to provide comprehensive mental health support. You are the expert on your child. You are the expert on you. My priority is to work in collaboration with you, your child and if needed, members of your family’s team to design optimal therapeutic care.

My philosophy for clinical practice hinges on secure connections; all of us are designed to thrive in healthy relationships with others. Children make these first exchanges of reciprocity in utero and after birth, they continue to make ongoing connections through exploration, play and reliance upon caregivers.

The building blocks of trust and security are stacked through the experiences shared with those closest to us, and circumstances can impact how these relationships continue to be formed. When an individual’s connections are challenged or disrupted, achieving healing in isolation can prove challenging. Redefining moments of connection in therapeutic ways can help us thrive.

In many ways, we draw lines around these moments of connection. These lines serve to protect us, keep us safe and define our relationships. My life’s work is to read between these lines to understand the underlying communication in our behaviors so we may nurture relationships toward embracing growth.