In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In working with me in therapy here is what you can expect: • Initially defining and establishing your therapy goals. My role is to assist you in your healing journey and provide guidance; in helping you set and achieve your goals. • You don’t have to share anything before you’re ready. If as your therapist I ask you something and you’re not comfortable sharing, that’s okay. You can just explain that you’re not ready to talk about it. Building trust in therapy —like any relationship— takes time. You may open up more as you become more comfortable. • Therapy is about more than your feelings. Yes, you will be able to talk about your feelings, but therapy is about more than that. You’ll learn to question your negative thoughts and look at ways to change your behaviors. As your therapist, I may encourage you to confront things you’ve been bottling up. This is challenging, but this is part of the process and important for your recovery. • Sometimes, you’ll get "homework". To really get the most out of therapy, sometimes you will have “homework.” This isn’t like the type of homework you get at school. It’s practical things like “write down how you feel each day,” or “introduce yourself to someone new.” This homework can help you learn new coping skills, identifying feelings and more.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

`Experienced, respectful and non-judgmental. Active listener and problem-solver. Identify and reinforce individual strengths Insightful, offer alternatives and useful feedback Invested in my client's success

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I welcome dealing with a range of problems and situations. I enjoy engaging in mutual problem-solving and finding effective solutions, and sometimes creative pathways, needed to help my clients achieve their therapy goals and outcomes.