LCSW, 7 years of experience
"You are your best thing"-Toni Morrison. Growing through this journey we call life will unfortunately bring things you can't control & it's not always easy to cope & it's not always easy to talk to someone. Going to therapy doesn't "fix" you. It enhances you, it helps you to better understand why you struggle with certain patterns & behaviors & why you feel stuck at times. So, pat yourself on the back for choosing yourself, right now in this moment & for making the right decision to strive beyond where you are. Know you don't have to walk this journey alone. I'm a diverse & creative therapist who is passionate about helping people rise above unfortunate obstacles to help them reach a potential they didn't know they had within them. Yes, you have the potential to be a better version of yourself. It has always been there. It's the inner strength you haven't tapped into yet. Some of my specialties are helping individuals who struggle with: past & current trauma, anxiety, low-self esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, sexual abuse/assault, over-thinking, boundary setting, codependency, depression, low-confidence, self-worth & perfectionism. Ask yourself this one question in this very moment, what's holding you back? Let's walk this journey together. You got this!
Clients can expect a warm welcome w/rapport building. You'll be greeted & given space to share what brought you to therapy. As your therapist I'll work to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable speaking openly.
I'm an active listener, I create a safe space for clients to be open & feel secure. I'm empathetic, warm, genuine & have strong communication skills.
My target population is adults, college students, military personnel & professionals.
As a mental health therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I have guided clients through structured, evidence based interventions, identifying & challenging unhelpful thoughts & teach tailored coping skills. I also integrate CBT by, structured sessions, psychoeducation (helping clients understand the thought–emotion–behavior cycle) & providing homework to track progress & reinforce learning between sessions.
With extensive training in mindfulness based interventions, I have supported clients in cultivating present moment awareness, self compassion & stress resilience.
As a mental health therapist skilled in Motivational Interviewing (MI), I have guided clients through a collaborative, client centered process that brings out their own motivations for change. I utilize core MI techniques, open ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations & summarizing to help clients resolve doubt & strengthen commitment to goals.
With experience in strength based therapy, I focus on identifying & increasing clients’ innate resources, such as resilience, skills, values & past successes to foster growth.
With extensive training in trauma informed care, I create a therapy environment grounded in safety, trust, collaboration & empowerment. I focus on the clients' strengths & resilience recognizing clients’ existing coping strategies & resources & building upon these to foster post traumatic growth.