LPC, 20 years of experience
Do you find yourself questioning choices you make in life, or how you experience relationships? You are not alone. With 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I am here to assist you in better understanding of self, and to work to become a happier and healthier you. In building a trusting relationship that's non-judgemental and genuine, I meet you where you are. We will work together to help you gain better insight, and address the emotional and mental difficulties that may be present due to past and current stressors. I work with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship issues, low self-esteem, codependency, and coping issues. I assist in empowering them to gain emotional regulation, healthier cognitive skills and behaviors, and coping strategies to improve their lives. I hope to talk to you soon!
In the first session I will start with brief introductions and rapport building, as we discuss the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create an individualized plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I have worked with youth and families in multiple settings for almost 20 years, I've been an officer of the court as a juvenile officer, an aftercare caseworker assisting juveniles and families. I've worked as a therapist for children and adolescents in school-based settings, and all ages in under-served areas in outpatient clinics. I've also worked as a therapist for all populations in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I have multicultural awareness and unconditional positive regard for my clients.
I work specifically with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship issues, low self-esteem, codependency, and coping issues.
I provide a space for my clients that is non-judgmental and I offer genuine, empathetic, and supportive care, in order to assist them in being open to the therapeutic process. I work with clients to help them recognize and reduce maladaptive thought processes that can lead to negative feelings and unhealthy behaviors. When clients become aware of the thinking patterns that create issues for them, through the use of learned skills they will be able to challenge and reframe them into more helpful thinking and behavior patterns.