I spent 2 years working in crisis intervention. While meeting clients in the community I realized how important being part of a person’s follow up/ recovery was for me. This brought me to my 7 years as a therapist. A large portion of my focus has been personality disorders and professional burnout. Self-expression and mindfulness are two important components of DBT therapy. I believe in the importance of these practices in daily life. . Schedule your introductory message and we can begin our work today. I look forward to meeting you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
After the session ends our work continues. Continuing to find ways to express thoughts and feelings and a self-care routine are two ways we continue after session.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves structured one-on-one sessions with a mental health counselor. The goal of CBT is to reshape negative thinking to enable participants to effectively meet life’s challenges. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)focuses on skill development in four key areas. 1. Mindfulness – Accepting and being present in the moment. 2. Distress Tolerance – Coping with negative emotions rather than seeking to escape them. 3. Emotion Regulation – Learning to manage and change intense, problematic emotions. 4. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Becoming more assertive and prioritizing self-respect Motivational Interviewing alter the behaviors that negatively impact their health. It is ideal for those who are unmotivated or unprepared for change, or those who are hostile
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Compassion and empathy are my biggest strengths. Finding additional research and activities for clients to utilize after sessions will continue to be important. There is no cookie cutter option for anyone, continuing to find alternatives for the individuals I work with.