I know that it is important to both address issues and offer support for heads and hearts. The essence of this work is to facilitate as much self-growth as possible. I work closely with you to pinpoint personal setbacks, help process thoughts and feelings, and seek solutions. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, cycles of anxiety and depression, or relationship issues, I'm here to help. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings. My approach includes a mix of practical cognitive and behavioral strategies, together with dialectical behavioral treatment (DBT), mindfulness, and psychodynamic insights. I am trained in EMDR and I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. This flexible combination allows me to provide very specific and effective treatment for clients. Life is simply too short to be unhappy or unfulfilled — so what’s holding you back? Let's tackle the source of your problems together once and for all. Let me help you learn better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your happiness and well-being.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Therapy can be a tremendous asset in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include: *Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and your values *Developing skills for improving your relationships in your family or marriage *Finding a resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy *Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety *Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures *Improving communication and listening skills *Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages one to focus briefly on a trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. DBT provides clients with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships by providing therapeutic skills in four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I use Imago Therapy in relationship counseling as I have found it to be the most effective form of couple’s work that I have come across. Couples who use what they learn can transform their relationship and deepen their connection.