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, teenage girls, parenting and coparenting. If you are having barriers with the school system and need help, we can figure it out too. 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 use evidence based practices that are rooted in dignity, respect and meeting clients where they are. Trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, TFCBT, solution-focused, Cognitive Processing CBT therapy, AFCBT, play therapy, mindfulness, person centered, culturally sensitive with the goal to empower my clients, so they can meet their goals.
I have been working in trauma and crisis for the past 3 years. I have helped many people overcome fears, decrease anxiety, depression, PTSD, DV, substance use disorders, increasing positive relationships with families are some of my biggest strengths.
I am very seasoned with client who struggle with anxiety, depression and PTSD 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.