You face a unique set of professional, emotional, and systemic pressures every day. My counseling services for teachers provide a dedicated space for you to process the weight of the classroom and build the skills you need for a sustainable career in education. I focus on creating a connection based on shared understanding and professional respect.

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A Foundation in the Classroom

My years as a K-12 educator give me a direct understanding of the environment you navigate. I recognize the reality of "compassion fatigue," administrative pressure, and the specific stressors that affect school staff. I bridge the gap between educational experience and clinical expertise to support your mental health.

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Specialized Support for the Modern Teacher

Education is an increasingly demanding field that impacts your identity and home life. I provide an affirming environment for educators who are navigating:

• Secondary traumatic stress from student disclosures.

• Burnout and moral injury within the school system.

• Work-life integration and the "always-on" expectation.

• Professional identity and career transitions.

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Tools for Emotional Resilience

I teach you practical, evidence-based strategies to manage the high-stress nature of the school day. Using elements of DBT and CBT, we work on:

• Nervous System Regulation: Learning how to stay grounded during a difficult classroom moment or a tense meeting.

• Boundary Setting: Building the stamina to say "no" to extra labor and protect your personal time.

• Effective Communication: Helping you express your needs to administration and colleagues with confidence.

• Trauma Processing: Using EMDR to address the impact of school-related crises or chronic workplace stress.

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What to Expect

In therapy for teachers, your privacy and autonomy are the priority. This is a space where you do not have to be the "expert" or the "caretaker." We focus on empowering you to reclaim your energy, reduce the symptoms of burnout, and develop a strong sense of self outside of your professional role.