Sense of Sonder Counseling LLC

Trust & Safety

I understand the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship and use a person-centered approach to convey genuineness, empathy and unconditional positive regard in order to foster trust and safety.  I see myself as an ally rather than an authority role, working alongside individuals as they reflect on thought and behavioral patterns and move toward positive change and personal growth.    

Therapeutic Approach

As a therapist, I focus on meeting the person where they are at in terms of motivation for change and helping them identify areas of strength and resilience. I aim to provide a comfortable, non judgmental atmosphere safe to talk through and reflect on thoughts and emotions and move toward positive change and growth.  

More About Me

I grew up in a small town in Arkansas and was inspired to pursue a career in counseling following the loss of a close friend in 2008.  My passion is to help others grow through adversity and support movement toward positive change.

My professional career began with an accounting degree which led to work as an auditor, banker and inventory controller before my return to school in 2010 to pursue a career in counseling. I have worked with children, teens and adults and transferred from community-based agency to private practice setting in 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Mood instability

Anger Management

Stress Management

Insurance

Aetna

Ambetter

Blue Advantage

Blue Cross

Blue Shield

BlueCross and BlueShield

Cigna and Evernorth

New Directions | Lucet

Optum

QualChoice

United Medical Resources (UMR)

UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

What to expect

A Person-Centered approach is used to build rapport and trust while also exploring areas of need and goals for therapy. Motivation Interviewing and Cognitive-behavioral techniques are used promote self awareness/insight, support identification behavioral patterns& implement healthy skills to address specific areas of need.