“We bite before getting bitten. The ones we love, pay dearly for the wounds we didn’t attend to. Be gentle on yourself. It’s not your fault. But it’s an expensive price to pay by not taking responsibility…”

-K. Strother

I returned to school for my associate’s and then immediately continued my education for my dual bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado Denver in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Subsequently, I had the opportunity to assist individuals in community corrections to understand the root of their behaviors, identify their whys better, process their feelings, communicate their needs, and make better choices. These were the qualification of a counselor and not a case manager.

Inside sessions, I leverage my dynamic life experience with innovative interdisciplinary psychology and counseling skills learned to serve those needing compassion, accountability, and transformational change. I utilize cutting-edge and research-based learnings from Dr. John Townsend (Boundaries book co-author) to guide clients who struggle with their inner-being (depression and anxiety), their relationships (both familial or otherwise), and those who lack career satisfaction. In couples work, Gottman’s Theory is taught to help develop communication skills, create shared meaning, make life dreams come true, manage conflict, invite a positive perspective, turn towards one another, share fondness and admiration, and understand your partner’s psychological love maps. Gestalt exercises, grounding techniques, personality theory, and maximizing the importance of expressing each other’s Love Languages are additional resources that pair nicely for those that seek healing, intimacy, and fulfillment.

 I like to share with my clients that the ‘real’ work is done outside the counseling office. But inside the office, when you step into vulnerability, we can co-create a space where goals are explored, identified, and met, with me guiding you every step of the way.