Greetings, I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida with 6 years of experience. I assist my clients with working through the impacts of abusive relationships, phase of life concerns, adolescence, and other areas of concern. The overall goal is to support them with the skills, understanding and confidence to cope with the changes life may bring along with preparing them for the future they dream of having.
During our first session we will begin building our therapeutic alliance, I'll gather information that will inform your treatment plan and discuss what your expectations and desires are from therapy.
I have worked with a variety of clients and fields of employment that allow me to understand the challenges many face in life whether it's in the home, work, or society. In the past I have worked in education, corrections, juvenile justice, child welfare, and I was a foster parent for 6 years. Some people look at aging as negative however; I enjoy being middle aged as it provides me with years of experience, perspective and wisdom that can be passed down to others including my clients.
CBT is the primary treatment method I use due to the versatility of this method for many concerns clients may have. It is a modality that is easier for clients to become engaged in when implementing interventions for improvement.
I believe that providing a client with an understanding of their circumstances, explaining how current experiences can be linked to past experiences and having an understanding of diagnoses empowers clients with the knowledge necessary to improve their lives. Psychoeducation is a component that is lasting beyond the therapy sessions and can be helpful for those supporting the client.
I believe in supporting clients with an experience and interactions that are considerate of a trauma history whether they share it with me early in the therapeutic process or later. Trauma impacts how an individual responds to life and it is important for providers to be aware of the various ways trauma may show up.
Some individuals may not need intensive therapy but only targeted and brief therapy to support them through a challenging experience. Solution focused brief treatment is usually effective for clients who are receiving services through EAP.