With all of life's uncertainties it's easy to lose focus on your well-being but every person deserves to be happy. My central goal is to help my clients explore what will help them to be happier. If you find that you're still carrying the weight of past trauma, loss, failed relationships or any other stressors I can help you put down all that baggage so you can focus on the present and leave the past behind. I strive to ensure that all of my clients feel understood, respected and heard. I also strive to ensure that as a rapport develops my clients will feel comfortable to open up as there will be no judgment from me regardless of what a client is struggling with. I'd love to hear from you and help you in your journey to a happier you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session, we will explore your symptoms and how they lead to challenges in various areas of your life. We will identify diagnoses, and develop a treatment plan in which you explain what you hope to get from therapy. We will then develop a plan to work towards those goals. I will ask you if you've been in therapy in the past, and if so, what was or wasn't helpful with prior clinicians so that those factors can be considered moving forward. Essentially, the first session is all about getting to know you and what you are looking to work on in future sessions. You are welcome to ask me any questions about my qualifications, background and anything else you can think of. I also like to explore and process any ambivalence you may have about seeking therapy.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize various techniques and therapies depending on the client's needs, preferences and goals. I am versed in therapy modes including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength Based Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Person Centered Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have worked extensively with those struggling with addiction and substance use, mental illness, anger management, panic attacks and generalized anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, aging, significant medical complications, physical disabilities, cognitive deficits, acquired brain injuries and terminal illness.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best suited for clients 18 years of age and older for individual, family and couple's counseling. I ask that both partners for couple's counseling be motivated to work on and improve the relationship and be open to working on new skills in between sessions as this is imperative to improving the overall relationship dynamics.