LMFT, 10 years of experience
Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My approach looks at the entire person and the “system” in and surrounding them. I examine elements of people’s lives like their physical well-being, emotional coping and conflict resolution skills. We will work together in developing helpful behaviors and collaborate to create a safe place to develop emotional and physical wellness.
Our first session together will be a little different from other sessions because I will be gathering a lot of information about you and your mental and physical state. We will come up with a plan together to begin addressing your concerns.
I have experience working with the GLBTQIA community. We've all experienced what it's like to be the odd one out in a crowd. GLBTQI individuals encounter these feelings in many areas of their lives, even within their own community. Things that I have helped these clients address are religious abuse and healing, "one in one out", health status, and family. I am qualified to provide recommedations for gender-affirming procedures and treatment.
I work with mostly adults but I have experience working with teens. I really love working with teens because they are in the time of life where they are deciding who they are. I also serve the Queer community as a member, advocate and a therapist. I love working with all people no matter their background but I have a special gift for working with trauma and sexual abuse.
I used couple's counseling methods when working with those in relationships. I encourage all relationships to be as healthy as they can be and I love helping my clients have the relationships they have always wanted. I use an eclectic approach, using tools from Gottman, Emotionally Focused, Person Centered and Trauma treatment in relationships.
I like to be as culturally sensitive as I can, so I will want to get to know your culture and the role it plays in your life. I know that our lives are not one dimensional; they are filled with and affected by all the things around you. Let's explore what culture means to you and how you incorporate it into your life.
I have become certified (CCTP) to work with those who have experienced trauma and are perhaps struggling to live without thoughts of the event or circumstances. I understand the ways trauma can influence our choices. Let's see if we can have that influence directed in a way that helps you cope with life.