LPC, 8 years of experience
Hi, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I received my Master's from Mercer University in 2017 and have been working in this field for 7 years. I help women from all walks of life find their purpose, improve their self-worth, and learn how to cope with various issues. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are and helping them get a different perspective on their life.
In our first session, we will work on getting to know each other and building our therapeutic relationship. Then, we will discuss the issues that brought you to therapy and work with you to formulate a treatment plan.
I pride myself in being able to tailor my sessions to meet my client's needs. If you need structure, complete with homework assignments and activities, that's what we'll do. Alternatively, if you prefer to use your time to process (out loud) your life and the issues that are plaguing you, then we'll do that.
I love working with women who don't take enough time for self-care. They are generous, loyal, and kind but at times they forget to extend the same consideration to themselves as they do to others. These women want to learn how to cope with the anxiety, depression, and exhaustion that they often feel as a result of not practicing to slow down.
CBT is one of my main treatment modalities. I use it to help my clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. Through structured sessions, I teach clients practical skills to cope with and manage their emotions thoughts and behaviors. We also work together to find ways to promote self-awareness and empowerment.
I use ACT to help clients accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to control them, Through mindfulness techniques and exercises, I guide them to clarify their values and commit to actions aligned with those values, even in the presence of difficult emotions.
I've used motivational interviewing for years with client because I've noticed that everyone has their own level of desire to change. Using motivational interviewing, I help clients explore and resolve ambivalence towards change by fostering a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Through reflective listening and open-ended questions, I try to awaken client's intrinsic motivation for change, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and acceptance.