You may need to stop and consider the connection between lack of self-love and the ability to find balance and authenticity. Self-love and respect are always the first step to creating balance and finding your purpose.

Feeling the weight of having to keep up with all of life’s expectations, no matter the stage of life you are in, can lead to anxiety, depression, substance misuse and a general dulling of your relationship with yourself and others you are involved with, spouse, children, professional, and friendships can suffer.

When we don’t have a sense of balance and create time for things that are important, we sometimes get lost and lose the connection to the person we cherish the most, ourselves.

You do not have to give into unrealistic standards. Everyone has their own love language, their own approach to relating to one another, and their own way of dealing with life when feeling depleted. These pressures and a host of other contributing factors such as childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and family history can lead to more dysregulation when not made conscious of. Together, I can help you unlearn poor communication patterns and behaviors that no longer serve yourself or your partner, or family unit. I will also give you practical tools to manage intimacy issues, anxiety and depression. You can come out the other side with a balanced relationship with your partner and your self!

A Little About Me

I have always been the individual to be involved in the community. From a young age I would check in with elderly neighbors, and volunteer in my community religious center with preparing foods for weekly services, and helping set up events that allowed people to network. I have always liked to be able to listen, be nonjudgmental and provide an empathic ear. I have always been a giver and it was hard to learn to balance and put myself first. So when I got older, I discovered my love language, and burn out early on in life. I understood that balance is imperative in all relationships and found tools and guidance in my own life. I have worked very hard to overcome these challenges, and created balance for myself, my family, and personal relationships with my partner and friends. Now I want to help you because I know it’s possible!

My Professional Background / How I Can Help You

I have earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology and when covid occurred, I went back to receive my Clinical Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the National University.  In addition to being a MFT, I am certified in Gottman Method Therapy Level 1 certification. I enjoy learning new things that will allow me to utilize new tools to help my clients out further.

 I strive to be collaborative, solution focused, and empathic in all my interactions with you. I understand that everyone has their own love language, attachment style, and their own way of dealing with stress, responding to triggers, and enjoying life. I provide empathy and intuitive understanding to what challenges you maybe facing. I will be utilizing my education and experience to help be your sounding board and process how things have changed for you and how you can start to Love yourself by helping you understand what healthy boundaries look like for you, by helping you understand and holding you accountable to communicate with individuals instead of argue and fight, and be honest with your needs. If there is a lack of sexuality, communication, standoffish behavior, and a breakdown in passion in your love relationship, I will help you by asking those tough questions that open the door for positive change, and will take you to a place of authenticity. This is where the magic can happen. You can enjoy life again and feel