I am a graduate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan School of Social Work. My professional experience spans both inpatient and outpatient settings across the Pittsburgh and Detroit metro areas. I have supported a diverse range of clients including those within the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with addiction, individuals managing schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar spectrum disorders, as well as those coping with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Being rooted in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) allows me to offer a versatile therapeutic approach, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
The guidance and support that my teenage daughters received at Sense of Direction Counseling have been instrumental in helping them navigate life's challenges. They were provided a safe and non-judgmental space where they could openly express their thoughts and feelings knowing that they would be met with empathy and respect. They helped them develop practical coping strategies. I cannot recommend Sense of Direction Counseling enough to anyone seeking professional guidance and a compassionate ear!
After graduating college, I had a tough time adjusting to the normal day to day life. I was in a stressful job, adjusting to new routines and navigating differing levels of personal relationships. Joe helped tremendously by teaching me how to handle my emotions in different situations and stop thinking with a “rear view mirror mindset”. I cannot thank Joe and the team enough for being there to listen and help to adjust my mindset so I can live without my anxiety getting in the way!
I have fought anxiety and depression since I was a young child, however I did not realize it then. Finally at 34 years old, Roxanne has helped me learn to fight my anxiety and depression, with so many effective tools. I had been to several different therapists, starting in my 20s, before finding Roxanne. The longest I ever stayed was about a year, usually much shorter, and they never gave me any tools to help combat the anxiety and depression. My bery first appointment with Roxanne she started giving me useful tools to help manage everyday anxiety and depression! I have been with Roxanne for over 3 years now, and I am so thankful for the tools, support, and guidance, I know I can depend on her to continuously give.
I can't say enough about Sense of Direction Counseling Services! My experience has been nothing but positive and exceptional. When referring families to Sense of Direction Counseling Services, their feedback has been amazing, as well. The therapists are professional, compassionate, and provide even the youngest clientele with the support they need to grow and achieve their therapy goals. I am more than pleased with the multiple school to therapist interactions and collaboration experiences I have had with the therapists at Sense of Direction Counseling Services. I will continue to refer families who seek outstanding and caring therapists to Sense of Direction. Thank you for making a difference!
Roxanne has always made my son and I feel comfortable in each session. She's never made me feel judged by my parenting decisions and has offered both my son and me tools and different perspectives. Both of my children have seen her individually at one point. Currently my son sees Roxanne on a weekly basis for individual therapy and our family sees her together monthly for family therapy. She's made our family feel like we are in a safe place which leads us to feeling comfortable expressing our feelings. She's always been open and honest with my son's therapy, and I value her opinion. In less than a year my family can use these tools effortlessly and express how we are feeling to one another. I highly recommend her for individual and family therapy!
Roxanne has always made my son and I feel comfortable in each session. She's never made me feel judged by my parenting decisions and has offered both my son and me tools and different perspectives. Both of my children have seen her individually at one point. Currently my son sees Roxanne on a weekly basis for individual therapy and our family sees her together monthly for family therapy. She's made our family feel like we are in a safe place which leads us to feeling comfortable expressing our feelings. She's always been open and honest with my son's therapy, and I value her opinion. In less than a year my family can use these tools effortlessly and express how we are feeling to one another. I highly recommend her for individual and family therapy!
