New to Grow
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider. I have accumulated roughly 4 years of experiences as a clinician in community mental health with a focus on substance use treatment and co-occurring mental health concerns. I am comfortable addressing an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use/ addiction, adjustment disorder, and more. I have experience treating a wide age range and am currently able to accept clients ages 13 and up. I believe myself to fulfill a client-first approach and am able to adapt to fit individual client needs, both in session and in logistics of service. I am dedicated to serving my clients at every turn and pride myself in my dedication to client-advocacy.
In our first sessions, my key focus is getting to know you and your needs. I enjoy learning about your previous service history as well as your motivations for seeking help in the present. If this is your first experience with counseling, not to worry! I love helping individuals learn the ropes too. In the first sessions,
My greatest strengths as a counselor lies within my commitment to my clients. I emphasize client-advocacy and strength building. My job as a counselor is to provide my clients with the tools and resources to be able to tackle life’s challenges without me. Because of this, my goal is always to help clients be self-sustaining and to no longer need me.
In order to rise from its own ashes, a phoenix first must burn.” - Octavia E. Butler As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I truly believe that all people face struggles and challenges, and we all need help dealing with this thing we call life sometimes. Although I may not have all the answers or be able to solve all the problems, my hope is to provide a safe place for each of my clients to grow, learn, and rise from the ashes. I provide particular emphasis on concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use. However, I am capable and confident treating a wide range of mood- related disorders. I also provide discounts for emergency and first responders!
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have utilized CBT to treat multiple mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. I typically utilize this method in accompaniment with multiple other treatment modalities to promote control of one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions as well as challenging maladaptive thought patterns.
Motivational Interviewing
I often utilize this treatment method in combination with other treatment methods to address substance use concerns and co-occurring disorders. My objective for this method is to promote readiness to change and move through the change process.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I often utilize this method to treat multiple mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. I typically utilize this method in accompaniment with multiple other treatment modalities to bring awareness to solutions, provide brief and effective therapy, and center sessions on growth.