Hi! I'm Kelly. Is there something in your life that you're dissatisfied with? Are you experiencing difficulties with a relationship? Have you experienced something upsetting or traumatic in your life? I help people from all walks of life live better. The first step in that process is figuring out what "living better" means to a person. After that, I work with each client to implement strategies to achieve their goals. I believe in tailoring my approach and strategies to each client as each client is an individual and a "one-size" approach simply is not effective. I enjoy working with adults and children to help them live better, whatever that means to them. I am trained in a variety of modalities, including several trauma-informed interventions, so I can find the best combination of skills and strategies for every client. Some people think starting therapy is scary, but it doesn't have to be. It all starts with a conversation about what is going well in your life as well as beginning to identify what isn't going well so we can start identifying goals. If you'd like to see how you could live better, feel free to reach out!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
A large portion of your first session will be information gathering so I can learn more about you and the areas you would like to focus on. I do my best to provide some helpful strategies even in this first session so you have something to take away from the session. In future sessions, we will discuss progress since the last session, current stressors, and new strategies for you to implement. While I don't necessarily assign "homework," I do provide strategies in sessions for you to try out. If you prefer to be given tasks between sessions I am happy to provide them for you.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am trained in a wide range of modalities and tailor my approach and techniques to each client to provide the most effective help and feedback. My background includes extensive training in trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR and TF-CBT, as well as dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy, schema therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I combine techniques and strategies from these modalities to best suit each client and the struggles they are experiencing.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am comfortable working with clients of all ages with any stressors or life events they are experiencing. I have extensive training on working with clients who have experienced trauma, both in childhood and adulthood, and also enjoy working with clients to build their self-esteem and improve their relationships.