(he/him)
New to Grow
I am a social worker who has worked as a therapist since 2018. I have worked in hospitals and outpatient clinics. I take a partnership approach to identifying ways to assist you in the change you seek. I am passionate about my work which is why I have been motivated to take on private clients while maintaining full-time employment. I pride myself in the quality of care that I provide to the smaller caseload that I manage in my private work.
Our first session will be an opportunity for us to learn about each other. I will ask questions with a greater range than you expect to better understand and assist you as I take a holistic approach to treatment.
My greatest strengths include active listening and compassion. You will notice this over time as I ask follow up questions about events in your life and consider different treatment options as changes occur during your time working with me.
My ideal client is an adult person motivated to make change in their life or gain greater insight into their thoughts and behaviors. In your first session, you will have the opportunity to share details about your problem(s) and your goal(s). Your therapy sessions will likely be bi-weekly or weekly. You may see changes as soon as 1-3 months! Of greatest importance is that you are self-motivated to seek therapy. For those of us forced into therapy, it can be hard to be motivated to have difficult conversations or make changes in day to day life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use cognitive behavioral skills to assist clients in understanding the connection between their thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms including but not limited to anxiety and anger.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT skills in conjunction with CBT skills. DBT skills give us common language terms to use to understand coping skills. These skills are highly effective with those who struggle with decision making and seeing "the gray area" during conflict.