LPC, 18 years of experience
Hello There!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the state of Virginia. I received my masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and have been providing mental health services to diverse populations for more than 17 years. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with whatever life throws at them to support them in becoming a better version of themselves.
My intake process for outpatient therapy is designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Initially, I conduct a comprehensive assessment that includes gathering information about their background, presenting concerns, and treatment goals. This shared dialogue establishes a therapeutic alliance and allows me to tailor the intervention to their unique needs.
Having been in the field for over 17 years, I have built and strengthened my skill set and abilities to work with anyone between the ages of 4-70. My greatest strengths include being empathetic, compassionate, and actively listening to my clients to ensure they feel heard and understood. I provide a non-judgmental attitude and ensure I provide cultural competence while maintaining ethical standards. I believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. I am emotionally intelligent with strong and transparent communication skills to ensure we are able to problem solve and utilize analytical skills.
I particularly enjoy working with clients who are committed, consistent, and motivated to engage in their healing process, whether they are navigating anxiety, trauma, or life transitions.
Each individual has their own concerns and it is not a one size fits all approach regarding therapy. I will utilize a variety of strategies and techniques dependent upon the issues that are currently impacting you in order to guide you to a better and healthier place. Methods used in therapy are Cultural Sensitive, Supportive, Strength Based, ACT, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, Supportive, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused, Trauma Informed, Structural Family Therapy, Experiential, Art Based, Play-Based, Compassion Focused, Multicultural, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Child/Parent Psychotherapy and more.