LICSW, 5 years of experience
Hello, welcome. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and proud graduate of Augsburg University, I am deeply committed to fostering self-growth, resilience, and empowerment in the individuals and communities I serve. My approach is rooted in the core values of social work—dignity, compassion, and social justice—and is informed by evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and strength-based, person-centered frameworks.
During our first session, we'll begin with a brief introduction and then dive in and get to know you. We will explore the specific challenges you're currently facing. This conversation will help me develop a personalized plan to guide our work in future sessions.
My greatest strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to listen deeply, offer genuine empathy, and build strong, trusting relationships. I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling seen and heard, and I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel supported and empowered throughout their journey.
Throughout my professional journey, I have supported diverse populations in navigating life’s challenges while helping them discover and harness their inner strengths. I believe that meaningful change begins with a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship—one that encourages self-exploration, honors lived experience, and promotes autonomy.
I have practical experience in applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to support individuals in identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. My work has focused on fostering emotional regulation, enhancing problem-solving skills, and promoting lasting behavioral change.
I have hands-on experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) to effectively engage clients in exploring and resolving ambivalence toward behavior change. My approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and empowerment, helping individuals strengthen their intrinsic motivation and commitment to change.
I have experience implementing strength-based counseling approaches that focus on identifying and building upon clients' existing skills, resources, and resilience. My work emphasizes empowering individuals by recognizing their inherent strengths and fostering self-efficacy.
I have experience applying person-centered counseling principles to create a supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. My approach emphasizes unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathetic understanding to foster client self-exploration and personal growth.
I have experience integrating positive psychology principles into counseling to support clients in enhancing well-being, building resilience, and fostering a strengths-based mindset. My work focuses on cultivating positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement (PERMA), and I utilize interventions such as gratitude practices, strengths identification, and goal setting to help clients thrive.