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By the River Counseling & Wellness Come and sit by the river. I am glad you found your way here. Having a safe person to talk to when the rest of your world feels overwhelming is so important.

My top priority is to be an empathetic and attentive listener for my clients. Your experiences and feelings are valid and deserve to be heard. I offer an absolutely judgment-free space for people to address any issues they are struggling with; such as anxiety, depression, betrayal, trauma, life transitions, conflict, personal growth and more. I am trained in the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Tra

uma Model, have completed Level one of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and am a certified SYMBIS facilitator. I deeply believe in everyone's ability to change and grow. My role is to come alongside my clients to help them accomplish their goals and feel better. I will use strategies you are comfortable with, leverage your strengths, and teach practical skills you can use on your own. All this is done in a caring, patient and encouraging environment. Facing complicated or frightening emotions is one of the bravest things you can do, but it doesn't have to be faced alone. Finding a therapist you are comfortable with can make the process much easier. Please call for a free consultation. I'll happily answer any questions you have and together explore if I'm a good fit for you.

If you have experienced relational betrayal, we have trained APSATS counselors available to support you.
07/02/2026

If you have experienced relational betrayal, we have trained APSATS counselors available to support you.

APSATS was founded with a clear purpose: to center partner trauma in a world that often overlooked it. At a time when betrayal was commonly treated as a relationship issue or reduced to poor communication, APSATS took a different path. One that honored the real impact of betrayal on the body, mind, and sense of self.

What makes this organization different is not just the training. It’s the lens.

Partners are not treated as collateral damage. Their experiences are named. Their pain is taken seriously. And betrayal is understood as a trauma that fractures safety, identity, and nervous system regulation, not just emotional connection.

One of the most unique parts of APSATS is its commitment to shared learning. When clinically appropriate, partners and professionals are invited into the same educational spaces. Not to blur boundaries, but to deepen understanding. Because when lived experience and clinical insight inform one another, the work gets better for everyone.

This field can be heavy. And at times, it can feel isolating. That’s why community matters. Real, grounded connection is what sustains both the people doing the healing and the people supporting them.

In February 2026, APSATS will host its first-ever in-person national conference. It’s a long-awaited moment to gather, learn, and strengthen a community that is committed to partner-centered, trauma-informed care.

If these values speak to you, whether you are a clinician, coach, partner, or advocate, this space may be one worth being part of.

👉 Click below to learn more about the APSATS conference and how to attend.
https://apsats.org/pages/apsats-conference-2026

From betrayal to boundaries: Healing means rewriting your rules. Embrace mindfulness, honor your worth—stronger emerges....
10/01/2026

From betrayal to boundaries: Healing means rewriting your rules. Embrace mindfulness, honor your worth—stronger emerges. Tag a friend who needs this!

Hit me with your best therapy meme – if it’s new, you win eternal glory. 🤝😂
03/01/2026

Hit me with your best therapy meme – if it’s new, you win eternal glory. 🤝😂

Couples I work with probably get tired of hearing me say “say more, check in, ask them, talk about what you’re thinking....
23/03/2022

Couples I work with probably get tired of hearing me say “say more, check in, ask them, talk about what you’re thinking.” I say these things because communication is critically important.

Without good communication we default to making assumptions and can come to conclusions that are both untrue and harmful to the relationship.

However, sharing and asking questions also requires good listening and being present for the one speaking.

Try this: ask your spouse or a friend an open ended question (one that can’t be answered with yes or no) then practice listening.

Be really curious about what they are saying, how they are feeling, and why this matters to them. Paraphrase back what you heard. Now notice how that feels for you and for them. That’s connection.

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