I am currently a graduate student at the University of Xavier, working towards my license as a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Since August 2024, I have been practicing as a counselor in training, providing support to individuals and couples facing a variety of emotional and mental health challenges.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, adapt, and truly flourish. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and life transitions, helping them build the confidence and practical tools needed to create meaningful, lasting change. My counseling style is warm, genuine, and conversational, creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges while making real progress. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we focus on developing coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and building greater self-awareness so that life’s challenges feel more manageable and less overwhelming.
I have a special focus on working with adolescents and young adults struggling with video game overuse, screen time balance, and motivation. Whether gaming has become a primary coping strategy, is interfering with school, relationships, daily responsibilities, or feels difficult to control, I take a nonjudgmental and practical approach to change. Using CBT, ACT, and mindfulness strategies, I help clients understand the underlying patterns driving gaming habits while building healthier routines, improving time management, and strengthening motivation and confidence. My goal is to support teens and young adults in finding balance so they can stay connected to what they enjoy while also feeling more engaged, confident, and successful in their everyday lives.
