My passion lies in helping individuals who struggle with mental health and addiction issues, particularly those who have experienced trauma. My own personal journey has fueled my commitment to helping others, and I have dedicated my education and career to empower individuals to discover their authentic selves and purpose. As a Mental Health Counselor and EMDR therapist, I believe that the answers to a person's struggles lie within themselves, and I strive to create a safe environment where they can begin to heal from the underlying core issues that lead to destructive behaviors.
I believe that every person has the potential to recover and live a fulfilling life, and I am committed to empowering each person to do so. By walking alongside them on their journey, providing support and evidence-based treatments, and fostering a safe and compassionate environment, I am dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
My greatest strengths as a mental health counselor are my empathy, compassion, patience, professional knowledge and expertise, and ethical integrity. My empathetic nature allows me to connect deeply with clients and understand their unique experiences, while my compassionate approach creates a supportive and nurturing therapeutic environment. Patience enables me to work alongside clients at their own pace, offering steady guidance and encouragement as they navigate their challenges. My professional knowledge and expertise ensure I use evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's needs, providing the highest quality care. Above all, my ethical integrity establishes a foundation of trust and respect in the therapeutic relationship, maintaining confidentiality and upholding the highest standards of practice.
EMDR helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional and physiological impact of those memories.
CBT is a collaborative process, with the therapist and client working together to identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This therapeutic approach can provide clients with practical tools and strategies for managing their thoughts and emotions, leading to improvements in their overall mental health and well-being.
MI is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches and can be effective in a variety of contexts, such as addiction treatment, health promotion, and chronic illness management. Its client-centered and non-confrontational approach can help clients resolve ambivalence and increase their readiness for change.
Person-centered therapy is effective for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem problems. It fosters a non-directive and collaborative approach, empowering clients to find their own solutions and navigate their own path to growth and healing.
DBT combines traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts of mindfulness, acceptance, and dialectics (finding balance between opposing forces). It is structured and skill-based, emphasizing the development of coping mechanisms and emotional regulation.