LCSW, 31 years of experience
I am an LCSW in NY and CA, and an LIMHP in NE. I have over 30 years of experience working with anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship issues, anger, end-of-life issues, substance abuse/addiction, and many other challenges. I help people to identify and use their strengths, along with being aware of where they would like to grow and helping them to achieve that.
In the first session, we will spend some time getting to know each other. I will also ask some questions in order to understand what challenges you are facing and what you would like to get out of our sessions.
I am a good listener and love to hear others stories. I am focused on you: what you bring to the sessions, what you want to get out of them, and what best fits your needs.
I love to help people who are struggling with any type of difficult life transitions. I love discovering strengths that people are unaware of, harnessing those strengths as tools, and providing additional tools to help them manage their lives better.
My approach is based on person-centered theory, putting you first and focusing on what you want and need. I believe that you are the expert in knowing you.
This is a solution oriented approach which focuses on changing your though patterns and behavioral patterns. It is a good way to start experiencing positive changes while at the same time working on deeper issues.
I have decades of experience working with people struggling with grief and loss. This includes experience working with complicated grief due to relationship issues.
I strongly believe that one approach does not fit everyone. Treatment is based on what works for you. I have a lot of experience working with many techniques, and would work with you in developing a plan that fits you best.