LPC/MHSP, 20 years of experience
New to Grow
Through my years of practice I have come to understand that the most important factor in having a positive and productive therapy experience is the solid collaboration between the therapist and the patients. In a trusting, confidential and empathic environment one can manage challenging issues and find a way towards self improvement and further growth. I provide support and guidance and encourage self determination to help my client reach goals that are important to them. It's a valuable partnership in which I hope to assist in finding a way to more fulfilling relationships, more satisfaction and greater self esteem.
In your first therapy session, expect an "intake" or "assessment" where I asks about your reasons for seeking therapy, your personal history, and your goals, while also explaining confidentiality and their therapeutic approach. It's a chance to build a connection with the therapist and determine if they're the right fit for you, so come prepared to be open and ask questions, though it's also normal to feel apprehensive and we will get through it together!
I am an active and empathetic listener, possessing strong communication skills, demonstrating emotional intelligence and authenticity, fostering trustworthiness and reliability in the therapeutic relationship, and maintaining a flexible, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach to client needs.
I welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, sexual-orientations, religions and ages. I am an affirming and interactive psychotherapist specializing in helping individuals to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, life transitions, and loss/grief. I do not work with couples on this platform.
DBT focuses on its "acceptance and change" principle, teaching that they can accept who they are now while committing to becoming better. DBT provides skills to manage difficult emotions and behaviors by building Mindfulness (being aware of the present), Distress Tolerance (handling crises without making things worse), Emotion Regulation (managing intense emotions), and Interpersonal Effectiveness (improving relationships). I find that DBT is a practical, skills-based therapy to help people build a life worth living.
CBT is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will use this to hel identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that are becoming blocks in your life.