Accepting New Clients
Hey there! I'm your friendly neighborhood therapist, ready to dive into life's mess with you-equipped with a down-to-earth, direct, and honest approach. I know that reaching out for help can feel like trying to leap across the Grand Canyon-trust me, I get it-but I'm here to make it a little less intimidating. I'm committed to empowering and inspiring you to overcome your most difficult challenges with confidence.
With professional and personal experience, I've learned that most barriers to overcoming problems stem from blind spots in our thoughts, feeling, or actions. We often pick up beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world that nudge us toward unhelpful responses-like a GPS stuck on the wrong route. I'm an independently licensed mental health therapist specializing in Christian counseling for when faith lights the way, and general mental health support for life's wild twists. For nearly 15 years I've successfully helped folks conquer addiction, anxiety, depression, work-related trauma, relationship tangles, and quests for purpose and self-pretty cool, right?
Here's the deal: I can't do the work for you (sorry, no fairy dust!), but I can guide you with understanding-because most of us are just doing our best with the limited skills and insight we've got. Take that bold leap-let's uncover those blind spots together!
My decade in correctional and community mental health revealed a significant gap in care: the frequent disconnect between a person's spiritual life and their mental health support. Witnessing how often faith was sidelined or ignored in the therapeutic process fueled a deep desire to create something different. That's why I established Desert Soulwork Christian Counseling – a practice built on the conviction that true healing embraces the whole person, mind, and spirit. I have the unique skillset and ability to integrate your Biblical worldview with proven therapeutic methods, providing a framework to address mental health challenges in a way that honors both your faith and the best clinical practices.
Look, feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like your brain is playing a cruel joke on you is pretty normal when life gets messy. If you've ever wished for a roadmap to change but didn't know where to start, or if you've tried to break free from old patterns only to find yourself stuck in repeat, welcome. Desert Soulwork Christian Counseling is designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you find real relief. I genuinely believe that you're the ultimate expert on your own experience, and the most powerful changes happen when we work together with open communication.
My approach is built on a foundation of honesty, compassion, respect, trust, and clear communication – the same stuff healthy relationships are made of. While you'll find empathy and understanding here, I'm also not afraid to gently point out the elephants in the room that might be hindering your growth. Think of it as directness with a wink.