Warmest greetings to you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Texas, as well as a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I learned clinical hypnotherapy through PATH (Professional Academy of Therapeutic Hypnosis) and am certified through International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). I strive to help clients achieve a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and needs, in order to gain greater clarity and direction in their lives, and to develop the tools to manage overwhelming life experiences. I help people remember the truth about their worth and value, and guide them as they practice living from that truth.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Since several prospective clients have not shown up for the intake appointment, I will reach out to any new clients who schedule an appointment and ask them to confirm their intention to participate. We can keep the appointment if a client confirms not less than 48 hours prior to the start of that first session. Now that that is out of the way.....First, we form a respectful & nurturing relationship through active and empathetic listening, and thoughtful questions and answers. Then, we work together to identify and address your needs. I'm not here to "fix" or coddle anyone. With respect, kindness, and compassion, I will use evidence-based therapies to challenge behaviors and thought-processes that may not be working for you. My goal is to help you discover what it is in your life that needs adjustments, change, support, education, and encouragement, and assist in making those changes. See my website at www.realitybasedtherapy.com
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am often described as warm, intuitive, & empathetic, with my heart open to all kinds of people. My clients tell me that they easily connect with me and feel they can trust me. Life has kicked me down over and over again. I know failure and I know triumph. I will likely have great empathy and understanding for whatever situations you bring to me and wherever you are coming from, without judgement about your situation. You can feel free to be yourself with me. Literally ALL of my clients have said they enjoy working with me. I hope we'll work together soon!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My practice focuses on helping clients achieve a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and needs, in order to gain greater clarity and direction in their lives. I work with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, life transitions, grief & loss, end-of-life concerns, caregiver burnout, and I offer relationship, parenting, spiritual, and career guidance. Clients who WANT to view themselves in perpetual victimhood and want to stay stuck in a negative mindset will not find that I am a good match. Since several prospective clients have not shown up for the intake appointment, I will reach out to any new clients who schedule an appointment and ask them to confirm their intention to participate. We can keep the appointment if a client confirms not less than 48 hours prior to the start of that first session.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Also using subsets of CBT, including ACT and DBT, and working with trauma.
Grief Therapy
I have many years of working in hospice care, helping people address issues of grief.
Trauma Informed Care
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, which is effective for trauma. Currently learning EMDR and AEDP.
Hypnotherapy
I am a Certified Hypnotherapist through International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) and Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist through Professional Academy of Therapeutic Hypnosis (PATH). Hypnotherapy is incredibly useful at breaking through "blocks" and healing from trauma-related issues in just a few sessions. Hypnotherapy is used in addition to more traditional therapies.
Strength-Based
Everyone has strengths within to help address stressors. I help people to recognize and tap into their strengths.I am supportive and non-judgmental, meeting clients where they are in their journey. Clients have reported feeling very emotionally safe with me, and have consistently told me that therapy with me is helpful to them.