LCSW, 15 years of experience
Hello!!!! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the great state of Texas but also licensed in Florida. I also hold a doctorate and 15 years of experience. I help adults cope with life stressors. I also help clients find solutions to some of the tough issues that life will take us through. I also provide new perspective in spaces that are welcoming and nonjudgmental.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and expectations. We will continue with a history of what brings you to me. We will also address some goals you would like to address in therapy. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I am an active listener. I listen to understand. That is so important as therapist. I am compassionate and funny. I believe in emotionally healing and self love in addition to incorporating therapeutic interventions. I have the ability to make clients feel comfortable enough to disclose things that sometimes only travel within self. I also provide new perspective in spaces that are welcoming and non judgmental.
I love working with clients who are open to therapy. I love clients who are willing to do the work to improve their circumstance.
I have been using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a way to help clients reframe their thoughts which can create change in behavior patterns.
I use strength based therapy to empower, help clients rebuild self image, self esteem and motivate to create new successful goals to promote a healthier version of self.
I partner mindfulness based therapy with cognitive behavior therapy to help clients recognize and reassess negative thoughts and replace with thoughts related to reality. I use techniques to help declutter the mind and make room for positive thoughts to enter.
I have experience creating a safe, supportive environment by understanding the uniqueness of each individual's story. I approach therapy that is mindful and sensitive with special attention to avoid re-traumatization. The goal is for clients to process their experience at their pace, while increasing resilience and growth.