I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, who cares deeply about the needs and concerns of my clients, I will go above and beyond in helping facilitate any changes you see fit for yourself and your family. I know that change, in general, can be very difficult, especially when you feel like you are doing it alone. I would love to be there for you, in your process of change, and help to guide and support you along the way. It is my goal to provide a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental, safe, inviting, and warm, so that you can feel comfortable from the moment you first walk in and throughout your entire process.
LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help.
I am a clinical psychologist who has been in private practice for 5 years. Prior to private practice, I have worked in college counseling and community mental health centers working with individuals who present for therapy for a wide array of reasons. In addition to my private practice, I provide psychological evaluations to children who are looking for autism-specific treatment. Some areas of my interest are men's issues, anxiety, depression, and work within systems (families & couples).
As relationship therapists, we aim to help individuals and couples overcome the challenges in their relationships. We believe that every person deserves to experience fulfilling relationships and that, with the right support, this is possible. Our approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to helping individuals and couples build stronger connections with one another. Through personalized sessions, we strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and work towards their goals. Whether it's navigating communication issues, managing conflicts, or dealing with the aftermath of infidelity, I am dedicated to providing the support and guidance necessary to help clients overcome their obstacles and create a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
Are you stuck in negative and unproductive patterns? Are you looking to seriously improve your life or your communication within your family, your significant other or spouse? Are you willing to do something different? If so, lets talk. I am an integrative and holistic therapist. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples, treating the complete person: mind, body, heart and spirit, for total wellness and better relationships.
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Personal Coach
"Relatable", "warm", and "easy to talk to" might be used to describe my approach. Understanding your story, who you are and where you want to go is the foundation of the therapist/client relationship we have. Honesty and compassion mixed with a dose of intention and self awareness can be life-changing.
In the therapy session, my main intent is to be fully present with you, free of judgment; to create a spacious environment in which you can explore your own truth and start to shed the layers of pain, anxiety and trauma that no longer serve you. I’ve been pulled by this strong force to access wisdom and connect with something higher than this tangible world. Through this personal experience, we can work together to learn how you can connect with your body, mind, and soul to heal as you shed the harmful negative thoughts and practices and begin healthy and fulfilling ones.
I am an INFJ (Myers-Briggs) who also enjoys being extraverted at times and I am an Enneagram Type 6 (counter-fearful) Wing 5. I intentionally limit the number of clients I have a week so I can invest in preparing for sessions and being fully present. I love to learn about the brain and body connection and how it ties into our everyday life personally and professionally with clients. I have been known to laugh and cry with clients. Anything I encourage my clients to do, I would also be willing to do.
Depending on each client’s needs, Gretchen’s approach is tailor made, whether it be within the privacy of productive therapeutic meetings or within the courts for the benefit of the client. Each family member is considered to play a role in the emotional, behavioral and relational patterns with the family system. Gretchen’s approach allows for every member of the family to make changes and heal, as she doesn’t identify a single member as the scapegoat or “identified patient. Gretchen’s clients include high net-worth individuals, families, sports celebrities, entrepreneurs and executives.
Stonebriar Counseling Associates (SCA) is purposefully passionate in providing quality psychotherapy from a professional perspective that influences the treatment of psychological, emotional, and mental health issues.