I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2013 and have most recently completed a post graduate advanced studies Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. I specialize in anxiety disorders and development of healthier choices for wellness. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, confidence, and coping skills. I have worked in various settings including schools, community-based care, residential, and agencies. My clients are often individuals and families who know setting a therapeutic objective is important for improving their well-being and are looking to implement the strategies that will assist in enhancing their everyday wellness.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
At our first session, we will start with brief introductions and then begin to explore the specific difficulties you're experiencing. This will help me create a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. My goal is to ensure that every client has the strategies they need to modulate and mitigate their symptoms.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I involve clients in the process of designing their therapeutic objectives, which means that each client can be a true collaborator in the creation of their own therapeutic process. My clients appreciate that I treat them as collaborators as we together design the needed therapeutic objectives.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Each client has a unique situation and needs a different kind of guidance to develop healthier choices—whether that's through individual therapy techniques, learning coping skills, or addressing workplace stressors. You and I will collaborate as we together design your therapeutic process by deciding what matters to you and what sources of wisdom are meaningful. I'm a raving fan of positive psychology. The emphasis of therapy should be collaborating, learning, and thriving to integrate significant therapeutic techniques.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is one of the most effective treatment techniques for learning cognitive strategies to ameliorate symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
As needed, I explain and discuss DBT interventions that have been evidenced to effectively mitigate symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize techniques from motivational interviewing to discuss the client's behaviors and to determine the treatment plan.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
I utilize REBT techniques to explain and implement specific interventions that assist the client in modifying behaviors.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
This therapeutic approach helps facilitate skill learning and implement strategies for reducing symptoms.