Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children from various backgrounds in community mental health clinics and private practices. I understand that having the courage to seek help can be challenging. I believe in the importance of establishing a safe therapeutic relationship. I am here to support you by applying my knowledge and expertise to help you identify the core of your difficulties and effectively cope with your challenges. I use evidence-based tools that empower you to improve your overall functioning.
In our first session, we learn about each other and our expectations. I will review your history and current life challenges. We will aim for a deeper understanding and the core of what you would like to transform.
My greatest strength as a provider is helping individuals, couples, children, and adolescents explore and increase understanding of their difficulties treating anxiety, depression, and/or trauma exploring coping strategies to address issues holding back personal and family progress and growth.
It’s a wonderful method to increase understanding of how to appropriately cope with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and family conflicts among other dysregulation.
DBT incorporates multiple coping skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, relaxation, communication, and conflict resolution strategies. It helps to improve relationships with self and others.