LCSW, 12 years of experience
Clients who come to me are strong, and often need a compassionate, listening ear of someone who "gets it." Perhaps you've someone who has never seen a therapist, or maybe you are a seasoned pro. Either way, my mission is to assist you into growing into the person and life that you've always desired. Welcome. I am here for you.
In a first session, my goal is just to learn about you. I want to make sure that I am a good fit for you, and that your goals will be met. I am here to listen to you, providing non-judgmental and intuitive perspectives to help you gain the insight that you are looking for. I use open, empathic, active listening in a non-judgmental setting. Don't get me wrong, I am sarcastic at times and often use humor, but it's all in the name helping you gain insight. More seriously, I take confidentially VERY seriously, and work to build rapport and trust with my clients. I love what I do, and I love seeing my clients succeed and reach their goals!
I am a real person, not one of those cold, distant "how does that make you feel?" therapists. I show my personality as I work with you to discover the "why" of human behavior.
I work primarily in individual counseling with adults and teens who may be struggling with things such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, confidence.
I use CPT and CBT to help you discover the "why" when you want to understand yourself better.
I enjoy working with persons while treating trauma that has occurred in your life. Your session will be listened to and believed as we process together in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment.
I believe everyone has strengths within them and it is essential to feel in control and powerful in your life.