Welcome to River Rise Counseling
Offering telehealth sessions to clients across the U.S. and globally, and walk-and-talk sessions locally in Gainesville, FL
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Individual Counseling
Many of the clients that I see have spent plenty of time “thinking through” their problems. You’ve tried problem-solving, analyzing, and applying logic, but still feel stuck. It can be helpful to change the perspective and approach things from a different direction.
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Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is about getting to a space that’s better than “not symptomatic” or “okay.” It’s about helping you to feel like you’re living a positive, meaningful life and being able to deeply trust that your choices and path are in alignment with your values.
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Helpers and Healthcare Professionals
I have had the privilege of working with many helpers in various fields, including healthcare workers, counselors, attorneys, caregivers, and social justice advocates. While each of these individuals is dedicated to helping others, they often face unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental health.
We each come to this moment with our own story
Maybe you’re coming up against circumstances that, for the first time, feel beyond what you can handle, or maybe you’ve been grappling with your struggles for your entire life, so familiar with your internal battles that they seem inevitable. Maybe life has thrown one too many boulders your way and you feel yourself collapsing under the weight, or maybe you’ve managed to build the life that you thought you wanted but now wonder why joy, contentment, or meaning seem so elusive.
Regardless of your story or your experience with counseling – from new clients to seasoned members of the helping professions – you are welcome here.
My Approach
I don’t believe in a single “right way” or “best theory”, because what you need will likely be different than someone else, and even different from what you may need a month or a year from now. It may be that what you find yourself needing is simply a space, held with compassion and non-judgment, to rest and sort through yourself. Others may need structure, skills, and strategies, or someone to help guide them through past traumas.
Whatever your history, your own goals and needs will be at the forefront of our work. Within that work, I will draw from a range of different techniques, approaches, and theories to best support you, and make full use of the collaborative process to adjust and fine-tune as we progress.
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I earned my Masters and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas, after completing my undergraduate at UF. I work with adults and young adults presenting with a range of backgrounds and concerns but have particular interests in working with trauma, identity and personal development, anxiety, career development, and life transitions.
Contact Us
Reach out with questions or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We work to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.