MEET THE TEAM

You’ve probably been through some sh**. You’re likely exhausted. Maybe overwhelmed. Maybe you’re tired of your own patterns but unsure how to stop repeating them. Maybe life handed you pain you didn’t ask for, or maybe you created the mess and now you’re trying to clean it up. Either way—if you’re reading this, you’re probably craving something different. Something real. Something honest and human. I’m Rose with Life Changes Counseling. I am a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LSUDC) with ten years of experience in the mental health and addiction field—and a few decades of lived experience, learning that being human is messy, brutal, beautiful, and sometimes absurd. I approach therapy the way I approach life: with humility, curiosity, a willingness to unlearn, and deep respect for what it means to survive and grow. I work with individuals, families, and couples navigating depression, grief and loss, anxiety, addiction, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, relationship ruptures, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and the ache of feeling disconnected. But more than that, I work with people simply trying to get unstuck. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment, and I definitely don’t believe you need to be “fixed.” My style is person-first, compassion-forward, and rooted in collaboration. Together, we’ll examine the old stories you’re carrying—about who you are, what you deserve, the world around you, and what’s possible—so we can begin to separate fact from fiction. I approach relationship work with couples or families with that same lens. Struggles in these dynamics often stem from unspoken stories we carry about ourselves, each other, and what connection should look like. These stories are usually much older than the current relationship, shaped by past experiences, roles, and expectations. In our work together, we’ll slow things down, untangle what’s true from what’s inherited, and explore how these narratives may distort connection. The goal isn’t to assign blame or decide who’s “right” or “wrong.” It’s to co-create relationships built on curiosity, clarity, honesty, and love, where everyone involved feels seen for who they are and who they’re becoming. Therapy with me is about right-sizing the big stuf . Many of us live behind a foggy lens—one clouded by shame, fear, trauma, or beliefs we didn’t even choose. That lens can quietly dictate our lives, keeping us small and disconnected. My job is to help you clear off the lens and see what’s in front of you—not what was, or what you fear might be, but what is. Therapy won’t always feel cozy. If it’s working, it will disrupt the comfort zones and patterns that once kept you safe but now hold you back. If you allow me, I will challenge you with kindness, clarity, and respect. And if you’re not ready yet, that’s okay too. I’ll still be beside you. Because therapy is about learning and unlearning, about creating safety within ourselves that we can carry into the world. Insight without action is just another story—and when you're ready, we’ll write something new. Whether you’re on the edge of a breakdown or a breakthrough (sometimes the same thing), you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. Just come as you are. I’ll meet you there