New to Grow
It has been a privilege to provide psychotherapy to a variety of patients for over 20 years. I have advanced clinical training in trauma, addictions, sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, and relationships. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and respectful. I provide support and encouragement as you examine core issues and change entrenched patterns of behavior or simply gain clarity concerning a recent issue.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We will get to know one another. We will get a feel for what working together will be like. I will answer all of your questions. I will gather some history and we will establish expectations for therapy. I usually tell clients if the fit seems off, I will assist you in finding another therapist you may better work with. I want you to get the help you are seeking---that is what is most important.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients tell me they feel heard and understood in session. They also report they appreciate the feedback we discuss. Clients sometimes return to session a week later and begin with a comment about our previous session and how it had been helpful for them.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with people who come to therapy wanting to discover aspects of themselves which have previously been unknown to them. In psychology, we call these "blind spots" or "growth edges" and we all have them. Pieces of ourselves that lay just beneath the surface that sometimes need a nudge to become conscious to us. These are the "gems" we mine in therapy to help you gain insight and clarity.
Interpersonal
We will use the therapeutic relationship as the catalyst for change. Many patterns of behavior that show up "out there" eventually surface in the therapy session. This provides an opportunity to examine maladaptive patterns of behavior and to have a corrective emotional experience. One that is healing and puts you on the path to your definition of success.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will examine how our thoughts influence our feelings which influence our behavior. With this knowledge, we will then change unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving.