At some point in life, we all need a little guidance. Reaching out for support takes courage—the courage to acknowledge that something feels heavy, and the bravery to be vulnerable with another person about life’s challenges. If you’re here, you’ve already taken an important step, and I’m honored to walk alongside you.

There’s a saying I often return to: Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; they sink because of the water that gets inside them. Life’s challenges are unavoidable, but you don’t have to let them weigh you down or define your journey. Together, we can work to keep those challenges from taking over—helping you build strength, find peace, and move toward meaningful growth.

My goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive environment filled with encouragement, genuine connection, and compassion. Here, you don’t have to carry life’s burdens alone.

The name Pleasant Valley Counseling and Wellness reflects the belief that mental health is an essential part of overall wellness. Through counseling, I help children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges while developing skills that support lasting emotional health and well-being.

I provide therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, school and life challenges, and I also offer EMDR therapy to support healing from difficult experiences, and I have completed Level 1 in Animal-Assisted Play Therapy training.

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Reach out today to begin your path toward healing and growth.