New Legacy Counseling

Licensed Therapist

My passion is helping individuals tap into the inner strength and courage they possess to face those things that life may have thrown at them, heal the residual effects of those things and uncover the peace and joy each of us so deserves.

I believe that with hard work, compassion, and the correct support, individuals can create lasting change in their lives. While taking the first step is often the hardest, this first step tends to lead to the second, third, and so on, until you build the momentum to make the desired change and move into a life that is happier and more fulfilled. I encourage you to take that first step. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it. We’ll take this journey together, one step at a time.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR-certified therapist and CSAT Candidate. I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University and Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from University of Phoenix. I am also trained in Brainspotting, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), as well as others.

I use a client-centered approach that is grounded in reality and solution focused. I choose treatment modalities that I believe will best suit your unique situation.  Every one of us is different and treatment direction is carefully considered with you as an individual. We will work together to establish goals and develop an individualized plan that best suits your needs.

One focus I have is working with trauma, as I believe that many life, mood and personality issues people struggle with are a result of dysfunctional coping skills developed as a result of trauma or neglect. I have discovered that people can, and do, learn new skills and ways of coping that lessen the burden and enhance their lives.

Experience:

• Working with Aviation Professionals
• Work with First Responders
• Residential treatment for adult men in recovery
• Trauma treatment, adult women in a residential setting
• City of Chandler Crisis Response Team (CR-288)
• Grief/loss and post abortion counseling with adult women

Trainings:

• EMDR Certified
• CSAT Candidate
• Brainspotting Level I and II
• Internal Family Systems Level I (In progress)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Associations

• American Counseling Association