LCSW, 22 years of experience
I'm a therapist with twenty-two years of experience working with teens and adults. I provide support and encouragement to all of my clients. I want my clients to feel seen and heard. I believe that healing is possible for everyone who is seeking it. I aim to help all my clients recognizing their self-worth and increase self-esteem and resilience. I've worked as a clinical coordinator and clinical supervisor prior to becoming self-employed.
The first session is an extensive evaluation of your symptoms and factors affecting your mental health while also developing a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I'm a woman of great faith that has overcome my own personal struggles and have the compassion to support others who desire to do the same.
I'm best positioned to serve women and teen adolescent girls.
I provide Christian counseling regularly to at least half of my clients. I read and share scriptures and biblically based principles with my Christian clients as requested. I also encourage Christian practicing clients to pray and read the Bible.
I help my clients to reflect on how their thoughts influence their mood, behaviors and decisions. I teach them to re-evaluate their thoughts as needed to improve life functioning.
I help my clients to evaluate their thoughts regarding traumas they have experienced. I teach them how to reframe trauma in a healthier way, for instance by not blaming themselves when others have mistreated them.
I recognize that most individuals seeking counseling have experienced some form of trauma. I help them to explore how traumatic experiences contribute to their current systems and treat them accordingly.
I understand that individuals of color have life experiences that are unique compared to others and I provide opportunities for them to discuss those issues.