LCSW, 4 years of experience
I am a Licensed LCSW/LCADC have worked in this field since 2013, three years of clinical experience. I have worked with various backgrounds under the children and family umbrella and substance use programs. I have experience in working with family court, DCBS and understand court orders. I have lots of experience with Trauma, Anxiety, depression, PTSD, stressors, parenting and coparenting. I am holistic and believe that getting reconnected to your body and mind can help reduce your symptoms. Let's have a brief consolation to see if I am right for you.
In our first session you can expect to complete additional background information that is important as we work towards completing a treatment plan. I want to get to know you, your barriers, strengths and your goals as we build rapport.
I have been working in trauma and crisis for the past 4 years. I have helped many people overcome fears, decrease anxiety, depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, substance use disorders, increasing positive relationships are some of my biggest strengths.
I have a lot of experience with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD and/or SUD symptoms. I have spent the last couple of years working at a community based platform in a trauma unit and love helping people feel safe, confident and work towards decreasing symptoms. If you are serious about making changes in your mental health, need a therapist who is down to earth, understanding and a little humor.. I am your lady!
I love using EMDR as a modality to help connect your body and your mind. We have more power than we give ourselves credit for. EMDR helps get us out of the negative loop and reduces the impacts of trauma. I use eye movement and tapping. I use other tools like meditation, body scanning and sound therapy to help reduce the impacts of trauma.
CBT helps people manage challenges by changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve mood and reactions. It's a structured, practical, and goal-oriented therapy that teaches coping skills to break cycles of negative thinking, feelings, and actions, and can be used for various mental health issues like depression and anxiety, as well as physical health conditions such as chronic pain and insomnia. Focus on the Present: CBT concentrates on current problems and the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, rather than dwelling on the past. Identifying Unhelpful Patterns: A therapist helps you recognize negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to difficulties. Changing Thought Patterns: You learn to challenge and replace unhealthy thoughts with more realistic and positive self-talk. Developing Coping Skills: CBT provides practical, self-help strategies and coping mechanisms to manage difficult situations and improve your quality of life.