New to Grow
If you've made it this far, I know it wasn't easy. To make the decision to seek out help, no matter the reason, takes time and thought. I have been in the behavioral health/mental health field for 15 years now specializing in healthcare management and behavioral health optimization. I know first hand that in order to get the most out of your long term therapeutic relationship you first have to take care of the other medical and psychosocial factors in your life. This may mean getting connected to a primary care physician best suited for you or finding a home care agency that can help out around the house. We all have things that take up space in our mind and schedules that make it hard to fully focus on the work it takes to fully feel better. Connect with me before long term therapy to help in these care management areas. We will work shorter term to manage some of these more pressing matters so your mind is clearer and better positioned to do some of the deeper work.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session together will consist of 3 areas. First, an understanding of what brought you to therapy. What are you looking for help with? Secondly, a brief intake of who you are. This helps me to understand on a high level where you come from and what made you who you are today. Lastly, an overview of expectations of our time together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have been told my leaders and colleagues that I am easy to connect with. I treat every client as an individual with specific needs that we will talk through and manage together.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
If you are looking for a therapist to help you with some shorter term goals, specific to managing either your healthcare, psychosocial concerns or behavioral health then we could very well be a good fit.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Goal-focused talk therapy that helps people change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors
Motivational Interviewing
A client centered approach that helps people explore reasons and motivations to change or not change behavior and why. Grounded in using open-ended questions and reflective listening.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This method is based in having the client lead most of the session-exploring their own feelings and solutions to issues raised. My role is to listen compassionately and help direct, fostering self- discovery
Psychoeducation
Basic information and skills to help a client understand , manage and cope with their challenges
Reality Therapy
This is a present-focused therapy. Engaging the client in evaluating current behaviors and unmet needs and then coming up with realistic goals to change that in the present