Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Arizona. I received both my Bachelors & Masters from the University of Missouri. I have been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 15 years. I am passionate about assisting individuals and couples struggling with career/school/relationships/transitions/life stressors and struggles, to become the best versions of themselves!
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. We will review your initial assessment and set goals towards your treatment plan. We will establish a schedule that fits your daily routine, and provides extra value to your life!
Having worked with individuals and couples for the past 15 years, I've developed a system approach for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that will lead you towards your goals and increase your own progress.
I love working with individuals and couples who are ready to put in the work. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about where they are in life, and need assistance finding their path.
By using CBT, I will assist you in changing unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. By eliminating negative thinking, you will eliminate negative feelings and subsequently negative behaviors.
By using DBT, I will assist you with the four main components that make up DBT by way of distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
By using SFBT, I will assist with future-oriented and goal-oriented interviewing techniques that will help you build solutions.
By using MI, I will assist with enhancing your motivation to change by means of four guiding principles. Resist the righting reflex; Understanding your own motivations; Listening with empathy; and Empowering change.