Hello and Welcome to my practice. I know that reaching out for help can often be very difficult, I am glad that you are taking that first step to feel better. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Therapist with 20 plus years of experience working in the mental health field. I have extensive experience providing therapy in a various settings including home based, outpatient offices, residential, and via telehealth. I earned a BA in Psychology from Indiana University in 1991, Masters in Social Work from Indiana University in 1996 and obtained my License in Clinical Social Work in 1999. I believe it is important to accurately assess a client's needs in order to provide effective treatment. Engaging and building trust is also imperative for clients to feel safe and comfortable sharing their feelings. I meet people "where they are" to try and help them move forward in making lasting changes. I am compassionate and respectful of "your" process.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our sessions together I will provide a safe environment for you to be able to share your feelings and problem areas that you would like to focus on in therapy. During the initial session I hope to build rapport while also gathering information to make an accurate clinical assessment. You will be actively involved in defining your goals for therapy. During ongoing sessions I use various therapeutic techniques based on the presenting issues. I will help you gain insight and awareness as we work together toward your goals. I also encourage use of therapeutic tools (I.E. worksheets, online resources, coping techniques, and more) outside of sessions to practice and implement in every day life.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My therapeutic style varies depending on various factors including a person's age, gender, presenting problem areas and more. I use an eclectic approach that incorporates the use of different therapeutic modalities including cognitive- behavioral, strength based, client-centered, mindfulness techniques, trauma informed care, solution focused, and psychodynamic therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I engage and build trust with clients easily so that they feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable. I have extensive experience working with teenagers, adults, and families. I often use a client-centered approach which can be very empowering for clients. I also rely heavily on cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on unhelpful thinking patterns that lead to negative and unwanted emotions. I have strong clinical skills and have significant experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, co-dependency, daily stress, self-worth, and more. I help clients identity any barriers, highlight their strengths, and guide/support clients during our time together.