When searching for the right counselor, we often read descriptions of approaches that avoid a "one-size-fits-all" approach by viewing each client as a "unique individual". For many seeking counseling, these statements can appear vague, cavalier, or cliche.  For this reason, I will describe how my background has given me a holistic perspective that considers the multitude of influences intersecting to create each person’s unique, personal story. My background also helps to inform my assessment of the potential causes for the pain and unhappiness that is bringing you to counseling. In counseling, there is a term called "biopsychosocial" that seeks to consolidate these seemingly infinite variables of human experience into three areas: the biological, the psychological, and the social. ​ My story has given me unique insight into each of these areas, improving my ability to view you for all of the aspects that make you YOU, and to create a PERSONALIZED  and HOLISTIC plan based on this information. ​ Biological Having worked in human development, I have in-depth experience working with a variety of biological challenges, whether those challenges are genetic, physical, as in chronic illness, or neurological, as in sensory processing disorders. Psychological  In addition to my educational training, my extensive work in behavior modification has improved my identification of behavioral patterns, motivating factors, distress/frustration tolerance, and coping mechanisms. Social  My experiences within the military community, as well as living within communities in different regions of this country, has expanded my consideration of the number of factors and intensity of influence that social variables contribute to our lives, both negatively and positively.