Hey! I'm a Licenced Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing telehealth services in several states. I have worked in mental health since 2010 and have been in private practice for 3 years. My clients are working adults who are overwhelmed and I help them identify ways to improve their relationships with themselves, family, work, money, etc. My goal is to help my clients curate a life that they value.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I tell clients to think of our first session simply as a conversation. It is a time for me to get to know who you are, your history, and what challenges you are facing. It is also a time for you to get to know me and my style of counseling as well as ask any questions you may have.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
According to my clients, I make them feel comfortable and safe, compassionately challenge them to make behavior changes, and provide insight. With couples, I have learned how to help partners hear what they have been trying to communicate to each other. I help clients redirect focus from the symptoms to the underlying issues and then we create a plan tailored to their specific challenges/needs.
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Psychoanalytic
I have used psychoanalytics to help clients better understand their current behaviors by helping them explore how their past has informed how they view the world, show up in it, and relate to others. The psychoanalytic approach has helped many of my clients become more self-aware and helped them address patterns of behavior they previously didn't recognize.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is widely popular both in my practice and in the therapeutic community as a whole. CBT addresses many diagnoses by identifying and challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that decrease your quality of life.
Couples Counseling
I'll be honest, couples counseling is my jam! :-) In sessions, couples have a safe space to have the tough conversations. Together, I work with clients to mend past hurts, develop effective communication strategies, increase intimacy, and help them learn how to play to each other's strengths.
Compassion Focused
Strategies from compassion-focused therapy are intertwined in my work with clients no matter what other interventions are in place. So often, people struggle because they either feel guilt and shame towards themselves, or they are resentful of others. I have seen clients have powerful breakthroughs when they release negative emotions and learn to be more compassionate to themselves and others.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Cultural competence and sensitivity are cornerstones of my practice. None of us exists in a bubble and effective help starts with understanding the culture of my clients. Understanding a client's culture begins on day one as we extensively discuss history and family of origin. Throughout therapy, cultural constructs are discussed and intertwined in sessions and influence interventions applied. I don't believe I am an effective helper if I solely focus on your symptoms without understanding who you are as a whole person.