LCSW, 4 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a kind, patient Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a mental Health Counselor since 2021. I consider myself a guide, so I try not to give advice. Instead, I help you find your way to healing. You are the expert on yourself, so your therapy journey will be what you make it. I look forward to meeting you.
The first session is an opportunity to explore what is bothering you. It is not intended to be therapeutic and is very different from other sessions. I will usually ask a lot of questions to get to know you better. When I ask questions in later sessions, they are to help you understand yourself better.
I like to work toward goals in order to discharge clients as soon as possible. I am not rushed though. You will not feel like I am just trying to work toward a goal. You can take as long as you need in therapy. I will listen and support your progress. I will not discharge you until you are ready.
I work best with individuals who are open to talking and taking an active role in improving their mental state. I also work with couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship difficulties or couples who want to be sure that they are right for each other before taking the next step in their relationship.
I have been trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing and have used these approaches as appropriate throughout my career.