I have been in the mental health field for 20 years in a variety of settings. My experience ranges from working in a juvenile detention center, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, community mental health centers, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, and outpatient counseling centers. I have worked with major mental health, families, couples, as well as children and adolescents. My primary focus in the past 8 years has been with children and adolescents (more specifically adolescents). I specialize in working with families, couples, and adolescents.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Today is the day that you begin walking into your new normal. My goal as your therapist is to guide you into that new normal. Whether you have encountered trauma, loss of a loved one, a child recently diagnosed with a disability, depression or anxiety; it is time for you to start living and learning how to manage your new normal. I am here to help guide you. I believe each person can be the best person they can be regardless of their life situations. I provide a judgement-free environment to allow my clients to become the best version of themselves. I believe that therapy is a process that should be enjoyed and not dreaded. Due to this belief, I try to make the therapeutic process as “painless” as possible.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I have an eclectic approach to therapy meaning that I use various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered when I work with my clients.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is being relatable and compassionate to my clients.