LCSW-C, 19 years of experience
I am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years experience working with individuals, families and groups. I work from the perspective of a client centered approach in the fact every client is unique and treatment should reflect their personal goals. I use a reality based approach and humour is imperative in overcoming trauma. In addition to my clinical practice, I also have over ten years experience in clinical supervision and professional growth empowerment. I have certain interventions I do not practice and they are CBT, Christian Counseling/directed spiritual guidance, EMDR and Hypnosis. I look forward to discussing your individual needs further when meeting you soon.
From the first session, my goal is to understand your personal life experiences, unique needs and expectations. I believe in transparency from the very start and welcome all questions you have for me.
I think my greatest strength is I have a genuine respect and love for humans. I believe and know we can do better and hope to contribute through working with each individual person. After 20 years of practice I know well enough to say my approach, methods and results are only as good as my last client says they are. I say my strengths are being reality based yet maintaining a sense of humour in the most difficult of times. Our sessions are great but you have to go out in the world and thrive, I never lose sight of how difficult that bridge can be to walk. If we can go through the tough times will a little more ease and humour I did my job.
I enjoy the expansive, diverse and complex nature of all people's life experiences. I have literally worked with all ages from infants to end of life care with presenting problems of all ranges. I really value the human ability to survive and thrive despite any negative things life throws at us, anyone willing to risk coming to therapy and exploring that is my kinda client.
In my almost twenty years of professional experience in helping individuals, families and couples to overcome complex problems, the DBT skills such as interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness have proven effective in the treatment of a wide range of psychological and emotional problems.
I believe resistance and defensive mechanisms can prevent unpleasant thoughts and feelings from becoming conscious.
In my experience with adoption, foster-care and trauma work I found my understanding of Attachment based theory valuable.
I find positive Psychology useful in moving from surviving to flourishing.
Play Therapy techniques tend to be used primarily with children, however I have found these skills effective for all ages to address and heal problems and relationships.
9 ratings with written reviews
July 15, 2025
She's very nice and easy to talk to. I could barely feel the time go by and I left feeling welcomed and heard.
July 7, 2025
Makes me feel very comfortable during our secessions
May 14, 2025
She reminds me of a very fun mom. She's very friendly and warm, and keeps you engaged during your session. She seems like she enjoys what she does for a living.