I believe counseling is a holistic effort between the therapist and the people seeking services. I believe each person deserves respect and guidance on their individual journey. I know taking that first step towards change is typically the hardest step of all, but you are here doing the hard things! I am a licensed professional counselor in the State of Ohio (E.2102685). I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University in 2019.
Our first session will always be your general intake. It will feel like 20 questions because I need to learn as much about you and your concerns as possible. Clients can expect all other session to include take aways that will help them the most on their healing journey. For some people, that is homework. For others, journaling or thought experiments. For some, just knowing they can receive thoughtful, competent feedback or challenging to harmful thought patterns is most important. Let's discover together what you need!
I feel my greatest strength as a therapist is my lived experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I can empathize with my client's lived experience from a unique perspective versus trying to imagine what you've lived through.
I've used CBT for the past 6 years with clients, along with DBT-informed interventions aimed to reduce symptoms across most diagnoses.
I've used existential theory for the past 6 years with clients aimed to reduce symptoms across most diagnoses.
I've used Feminist theory for the past 6 years with clients aimed to reduce symptoms across most diagnoses, emphasizing examining the intersection of what women are told they should be compared to what women want to be.
I've used Gestalt theory for the past 6 years with clients aimed to reduce symptoms across most diagnoses.
I've used Positive Psychology for the past 6 years with clients aimed to reduce symptoms across most diagnoses by identifying current areas of strength and how to duplicate areas of low performance.