I provide individual therapy and family therapy that is person centered and meets the client where they are. The process of counseling is a team effort and I strive to assist (you) my clients with identifying strengths, recognizing supports, developing self-awareness, and accepting accountability I use a variety of approaches (eclectic) to meet the needs of my clients. I specifically use interpersonal psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Counseling. All treatments are supported by the following values: • People are doing the best they can with the skills that they have. • People can change. • People do get better. • People may not have created their problems, but they do have to live with them. • The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore issues, learn innovative ways of thinking and acting, and practice skills. To maximize the benefits of counseling, I will often ask clients to complete homework assignments including practicing new skills with follow up reports. I am also a mother, wife, life long student, parent of a disabled child, and support to many.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session I review over medical and psychiatric history, previous treatment, discuss your childhood, and trauma, current life stressors, and top clinical concerns/symptoms experienced currently. I may conduct an initial clinical assessment that incudes a preliminary diagnosis. . The client and I work to develop a positive rapport and understand that every therapist is not a good fit for all clients. We will discus treatment expectations to include times, dates, and frequency.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I love to facilitate clients into those "aha" moments and motivate them to make effective changes to improve their overall quality of life and changing negative thinking habits.