You are seeking, that is what brought you here. Sometimes that may be a single event, a crisis, a trauma, or a series of events that have you weary. Life can bring us to a place where we need to do things differently and can't quite sort out what that looks like. My experiences working with community mental health, private practice, trauma, crisis, and critical incidents have equipped me understand how difficult challenges can be for individuals and families. My experience as a Social Worker provides the educational platform to help you explore all of the systems that influence your life. I believe my kind yet practical approach to counseling offers an opportunity for hope and change.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We will work together as a team to build on your strengths and accomplish your positive goals. During our first session, we will develop the best strategy forward. Each session will be uniquely tailored to provide insight, build tools and skills, and resolve internal barriers that may be holding you back. Each session will build on the last until you arrive at the place you want to be.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am intentional with planning strategies. I use multiple therapy techniques that are based on evidence. Once I learn your strengths and learning styles. We can discuss which methods work best for which goals. Part of the array of therapies I am trained in, includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Solution Focused Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Listening is one of my greatest strengths. I am skilled at assisting patients to build resilience, resistance, and endurance to stress. I have had success assisting patients to resolve trauma(s) and navigate critical incidents. I understand the values and language of emergency service workers and military personnel.