I am I Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) in Ohio who is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. I received my Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve University, my Certificate in Sexual Health from University of Michigan and I have been in practice for 28 years. My Practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, and Holistic Coaching. I utilize Affirmative Psychotherapy in which I meet people where they are in their own space and time. My clients would describe me as passionate, caring and humorous.
In our first session, we will discuss your concerns and then collaboratively develop a plan of care specifically designed to target your specific needs.
Having worked at the Department of Veteran's Affairs for the past 15 years, I am familiar with a variety of Evidenced Based Treatments as well as Measurement Based Instruments that can assist in your treatment.
Sex therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sexual health. It can help people and couples address factors that may be affecting their sexual satisfaction, such as medical, psychological, personal, or interpersonal issues. The goal of sex therapy is to help people overcome challenges and have more satisfying relationships.
CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can influence a person's quality of life, and that psychological problems can be caused by faulty thinking or unhelpful behaviors. CBT aims to help people become aware of negative or inaccurate thinking so they can respond to challenging situations more effectively.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a type of psychotherapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices and other psychological strategies.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.