LCSW, 18 years of experience
I love helping people and I am so excited for you that you are considering engaging in services! I believe in an integrative approach to therapy which means focusing on the whole person rather than one problematic behavior which is most often only a symptom of underlying issues. In order to most effectively address your emotional or mental well-being we must also address your physical, biological, social, and psychological functioning. If you are ready to make changes to allow you to more fully enjoy your life then I am eager to assist you towards your goals.
The first session is a time for you to help me best understand you and what you are hoping to gain from our time together. You will share what you would like me to know. It is a time to meet each other and be sure we are a good fit for one another so that your hopes for engaging in services will be met.
I truly care about each and every person that steps into my office and treatment plans are specific to each persons individual needs. I believe in direct and honest feedback with compassion, education, and perseverance as integral to move forward and become better versions of ourselves.
Oftentimes there are multitude of complexities causing stress in our lives such as relationship issues, family dynamics, employment issues, traumatic experiences, or a lack of healthy coping strategies. I truly enjoy helping my clients identify goals and take steps towards alleviating their stressors and improving their overall quality of life.
CBT has been the foundation of many years of my experiences and in keeping up with best practice standards of care. It is one of many modalities used in my sessions. We must assess our thoughts and how they impact our lives. If you are ready to be challenged to live a life you can love, then you are in the right place.