LCSW, 4 years of experience
Hi, I’m an LCSW who graduated from Stockton University. In my work as the professional, I’ve worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety, disability, sexual trauma,survivors domestic violence, other types of trauma OCD bipolar disorder eating disorders relationship problems I’ve also worked a lot with people from the LGBT community adjusting to anything from college to parenting to aging. I am always training and learning, new techniques and new ways of helping because every person is unique. I don't work with court mandated clients or those currently in the legal system.
In our work together, I will work to empower my clients, no matter what issue has brought them to therapy big or small if it’s something that is bothering them or that they’re struggling with I welcome them to talk about it in therapy.
I’ve worked with individuals for over three years as a lcsw I am always willing to learn new things and take as many trainings as our available to me I work with clients where they are at and work with them on what they feel. They need at this period in time using a variety of therapeutic methods
I love to work with just about anyone who is 18 and above. I have a lot of experience working with college students navigating the world of adults, having a lot of independence and some their first introduction to mental health challenges. I’ve also done a lot of work with people who struggle with PTSD and trauma I feel this is a population that is underserved. I have worked a lot with couples and individuals trying to figure out the next steps in the relationship or how to improve a current relationship. I’ve also worked with a lot of people with disabilities as I have one myself I also work a lot with the LGbT community Including those in polyamorous relationships. . I don't work with court mandated clients or those currently in the legal system.
Trauma can mean very different things to different people. It could be a sexual trauma, domestic violence, rough childhood, traumatic grief, Car accident or something like a childhood bully, a divorce, Dealing with the new job becoming a parent Living with a disability some type of life transition it’s a Trauma can be very difficult for many and I use CBT in combination with many other therapies to help a person heal and take back control of their life.
Meditation is the great way to calm the mind. It’s not about having no thoughts in your head, but rather acknowledging those thoughts and feelings, but not getting stuck in them.
Losing someone can be hard whether it’s a person or the loved pet I have worked with many clients who struggle with reconnecting with their loved one who is past and help them to be able to corporate their memory into their life so that connection is never completely lost. It just takes a different form.
I am very fond of this method because it uses a lot of different skills, meditation communication skills dealing with distressing situations. I have used it a lot with couples, struggling with communications to strength in the relationship or people Who struggle with managing strong emotions. I found that is also effective for people with trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and ADHD
Transitioning for for people who are transgender can be a very difficult and frustrating Process I am here every step of the way from coming out to family and friends dealing with the world prejudices all the way to figuring out what this process means for you. For those who choose to do surgery, I help with the emotional components of the recovery process, and as always strive to help my clients through difficult times