LCSW, 15 years of experience
I will help you discover your strengths, identify any roadblocks to a healthier you an help you develop positive coping strategies. My goal is to provide effective therapy that will empower you to experience optimum well-being and quality of life. My experience incudes working with children, families, and adults as a therapist and in the psychiatric emergency department. I currently only offer telehealth.
I use the first session to get to know you and will ask a number of questions so I have a better picture of you and your life. I will then find out what you are looking to accomplish and establish our ongoing sessions.
I am compassionate, non-judgemental, a great listener, empathetic, and flexible
I enjoy working with patients of all ages that are eager to engage in therapy and make a lasting change in their life. I would with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, psychosis, mood disorders, etc.
I use CBT to focus on several elements such as psychoeducation, skills training, and behavioral strategies to avoid tiggers.
I use compassion focused therapy to alleviate the suffering caused by excessive self-criticism and internalized shame, which are often at the heat of various mental health disorders. I cultivate a compassionate mindset, which fosters emotional healing and psychological well-being.
I use different methods to help you process emotions and improve your relationship bonds. This includes using empathy and repetition to encourage you to reflect on your beliefs and validating your emotional experience.
I help you to process and cope with a loss whether the loss is a friend family member, pet or other life circumstance. Grief affects everyone differently and therefore treatment is based on how the grief is affecting you.
My approach is to emphasizes you strengths and resources to create positive change, focusing on present and future goals rather than past problems. It is brief, goal-oriented, and emphasizes solutions rather than delving into underlying issues.