Life is full of ups and downs. Most people encounter situations they don’t know how to handle. Therapy is a place to make sense of your experiences. You can open up, feel heard, and come to understand your challenges. With more self-awareness you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - in order to make things better.

Therapy looks different for everyone. It does share common elements. I will get information about your history and background in order to understand the context of your problem. We will explore your current challenge and see if your past is influencing you now. I will help you develop new skills, cope better, and utilize different strategies. You will be able to move forward with a better sense of who you are and what you can achieve.

Therapy can involve receiving a diagnosis or a specialized treatment for a condition, or it can focus on a chosen goal (like changing a behavior). I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches that are grounded in scientific research. I will find the best approach for you, based on your unique temperament and needs.

The therapist/client relationship is unique. The focus is 100% on you. Your family, friends, or partner can’t be your therapist. As a highly trained and experienced professional, I will help you resolve your issues and accomplish your goals. You will feel better and more in charge as we work together to make your life what you want it to be.

A good therapist checks to be sure you feel safe, heard, and understood. A good therapist holds the space for you to sort through your experiences by being empathic and nonjudgmental. A good therapist understands you, at a deep level. A good therapist helps you gain self-awareness and develop skills for personal change. A good therapist is a good:

TEACHER, instructing you as to how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors work

COACH, giving you tools and techniques to improve your life

CHEERLEADER, encouraging you when the going gets tough

FACILITATOR OF PERSONAL CHANGE, helping you become the best version of you

A good therapist won’t tell you what to do but will guide you on your path to self-discovery, knowing you are the expert on you. A good therapist won’t rescue you from your pain but will help you stay present to it, in order to gain wisdom from your difficult feelings. A good therapist won’t set goals for you, but will help you dream your dreams. A good therapist will help you figure out what you need to do to make them come true.

A good therapist will think of you out of session, prepare for you in advance, and be available - especially in times of crisis or upheaval. A good therapist will show up consistently with clarity and care and be a steady partner in your growth and healing.

With therapy you can . . .

UNDERSTAND YOURSELF MORE — develop greater self-awareness

RECEIVE A FRESH PERSPECTIVE — see yourself, others, and situations in a fresh light

CHANGE YOUR PATTERNS — become aware of them and get unstuck

DETERMINE YOUR TRUE WANTS AND NEEDS — understand what you really want, and why

IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS — become assertive and negotiate better with others

WORK THROUGH DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS — shift from discord to harmony

RESOLVE CHILDHOOD ISSUES — understand and work through your early experiences

WORK THROUGH A LIFE CHALLENGE — find ways to cope and discover meaning in difficulties

With therapy you can gain insight and direction and enhance your capacity to problem solve. You can process your past, grieve your losses, and heal from your trauma. You can establish better boundaries and enjoy your relationships more. You can improve your self-esteem and manage stress and pressure like a pro. With therapy you can organize your efforts and achieve your goals and dreams!

Finding the right therapist can be difficult. It’s hard to reach out, let alone know who to see! No matter why you’re seeking therapy, it will only be good if you feel safe and understood. The fit between a client and therapist is critical. Don’t be afraid to take time to determine if the fit is good. Don’t settle for a therapist who doesn’t seem right for you.

An initial phone conversation can give you a feel for things, but you need to be in the room to truly know. Give yourself a few sessions to see how you feel. Ask yourself “Do I feel safe? Comfortable? Understood?” Check to see if you feel calmer and more optimistic. A good therapist should help you feel better immediately. It shouldn’t take long to know if you’re where you need to be.

Every therapy session is different. The focus (and your experience) will change. Regardless, you should always feel understood and respected for your uniqueness. I am right for you if my interpretations clarify things. My acceptance should help you stop judging yourself. My suggestions should provide new options. My support should help you delve deeper, in order to grow and change.

Our relationship will be different from any other relationship in your life. I will focus on your needs, respect your desires, and support your goals. I will help you dream your dreams and be accountable to them. Together we will REWRITE YOUR STORY, and TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE!

We will start by discussing what’s going on in your life and what’s bothering you. We will explore your reasons for coming to therapy and figure out what you’d like to work on. I will get a history and assess what’s going on now with you. Once done, we will work together to establish your goals.

Your therapy might involve tracking your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Or it could include homework or completing a task. Whatever the focus, our work will help you gain insight. You will get a new perspective on your situation, and be able to determine the right direction for you.

My style is warm and empathic, but active and goal-oriented. I will help you feel safe to discuss your feelings, but I will push you out of your comfort zone to grow. I will inspire you to believe in yourself. I will empower you to achieve your goals and dreams.

The law protects the confidentiality of client/therapist communication. Information MAY NOT be disclosed without written permission. I cannot discuss you or the information you disclose with a third party WITHOUT a signed release. There are a few exceptions to this rule. If I suspect child or elder abuse, I am required by law to report it. If you threaten serious harm to another person, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim. If you threaten harm to yourself, I must make every effort to ensure your safety. If you don’t cooperate I can take measures (without your permission) to ensure your safety.

Life Coaching is a process of helping people figure out what they want and how they can achieve it. It begins with an inquiry process: Who are you? What do you want? What does a great life look like to you? Life coaching helps you answer these questions. It is grounded in certain beliefs:

YOU ARE YOUR OWN EXPERT. You know yourself better than anyone else. You have your own answers. You may need help uncovering your wisdom, but it is there.

YOU ARE A WHOLE PERSON. You have different sides or aspects, but you are whole. You’re not broken or in need of repair. You just need help achieving your goals.

YOU ARE CAPABLE OF CREATING YOUR BEST LIFE. You are creative and resourceful and have skills and abilities. You can accomplish the changes needed to attain your dreams.

As a life coach I can help you focus on one area, like your career. Or we can look at your life overall to see how satisfied you are in all areas. Either way, we will begin with a process of inner alignment. You must tune into yourself to uncover what’s right for you. I will help you understand who you are, what you want, and why. Once done, we will implement strategies to achieve your deepest desires.

A good life coach helps you achieve your desires by asking powerful questions: What is your ideal life How can you design it consciously? What needs rearranged to make it come true? A good life coach will help you:

FIGURE OUT THE BASICS — uncover what you want and what’s standing in your way

ACCESS YOUR INNER COACH — identify what isn’t working and what needs to change

SIMPLIFY EVERYTHING — clarify what matters most and align your priorities

STOP TOLERATING WHAT’S WRONG — eliminate drains and distractions once and for all

UNCOVER YOUR TRUTH — understand your purpose and what gives your life meaning and direction

DESIGN YOUR BEST LIFE — create a life that is truly aligned with who you are

A good life coach helps you ACHIEVE YOUR DESIRES by making you accountable to your dreams. How can you set goals and take action to make them happen? How can you overcome obstacles and stay the course? How can produce continual results? How can you become your best self? A good life coach helps you expand your capacity to change in order to attain your deepest desires!

Life today is hectic. We live in a fast paced, changing world. People feel the need to stop and recalibrate. They also want more joy and satisfaction. Life presents with unlimited possibilities, but people struggle to choose. Life coaches help clients attain more balanced, joyful lives - by design.

People often know what they want, but can’t accomplish it. They can’t figure out how to achieve their goals. Life coaches help clients turn dreams into reality. They design multiple pathways to success, and remove blocks and barriers in the way.

Personal change is hard. Ask any one who’s tried to change! The best changes occur deep inside of you. Life coaches help clients master change, get on track, and stay accountable to their dreams.

You need life coaching if . . .

YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT. You’re either living in the wrong place, working in the wrong job, or in the wrong relationship. You can’t figure out what’s right for you, or what would make you happy.

YOU CAN’T GET WHAT YOU WANT. You’ve had a dream inside of you for some time, but can’t achieve it. You can’t figure out what’s stopping you, or how to make your dream come true.

YOU’RE NOT LIVING ON PURPOSE. Your life is not meaningful to you. It’s not organized around what’s most important. You want to discover your priorities and organize yourself and your actions around them. You want to live your best, purpose filled life.

You need life coaching if you want to MAKE YOUR LIFE YOUR MASTERPIECE!

THERAPY looks to the past, to inform the present. It focuses on thoughts and feelings, but can address behaviors. LIFE COACHING looks to the present, to create the future. It focuses on behaviors and taking action now, in order to achieve goals.

THERAPY is a clinically based approach to mental health. It addresses issues like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or trauma. LIFE COACHING is an action oriented approach to life improvement. It focuses on developing skill sets to improve your performance. Both help you become more effective in reaching your goals. Both offer strategies and techniques, and help you maximize your potential.

THERAPY provides a safe space to figure out why you feel bad. It looks to root causes to explain your unhappiness and helps you navigate difficult feelings. It explains how your thoughts, feelings, and actions get in the way of your happiness. LIFE COACHING provides a place to figure out what you want. It imagines and designs an exciting future. It helps you select strategies, work through obstacles, and stay the course to make it come true.

Your initial session will help us figure out what you need. As we work together I will explain whether THERAPY or LIFE COACHING is right for you, and why.

As an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) I am licensed to practice therapy in Kentucky. I work face to face with individuals, couples, and families in my office, located in the beautiful bluegrass region of Kentucky. I offer telehealth options for my therapy clients, as the need arises.

As a life coach I work on the phone with individuals across the United States and abroad. I offer a secure video telehealth platform for my coaching clients, if preferred.

Rates and session lengths vary according to services. Therapy sessions vary in length for individuals, couples, and families and are charged at different rates. Coaching sessions are organized in a different way and are billed at a separate rate. We will discuss your session length and fee before working together. I can schedule sessions according to your budget needs.

Payment is due at time of service. I accept all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, checks, and HSA or FSA cards. I do not take insurance directly, but can provide you with a receipt you may submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement. Reimbursement will depend on the coverage your health insurance policy provides.

I provide an initial 20 minute free phone session to discuss what’s going on with you. The call will allow you to tell me about yourself and ask questions about therapy and life coaching. I will be able to determine what services are best suited for your needs. You will get a sense of my personality and what it’s like talking to me.

If you decide the fit feels right, you can get started by scheduling your first session!