I work with clients of all ages, helping children and their families navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. My focus is creating a warm, supportive space where you feel heard and understood as we work together toward positive change. I walk side-by-side with you, holding you with unconditional positive regard. I use Client-Centered, Family Systems, Attachment, Solution-Focused, CBT, Play Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care approaches. Rather than focus on problems, I look at solutions through a positive psychology lens to elicit hope and change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
You can expect a safe, non-judgment zone to openly share your concerns with me. We will work together to develop a plan for you to be able to walk away from your sessions with tools to feel better.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I work with children, adolescents, parents, families, and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, conduct disorders, family conflicts, divorce-related challenges, grief and loss, and adjustment difficulties. Each family is unique, and I tailor my approach to address your specific needs and goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best able to serve clients that are ready to jump into an active process to change their lives. My skills are suited for people struggling with depression, anxiety, or the lingering effects of trauma. I am also well suited for clients seeking help to address poor self image or self esteem, including self hatred.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a practitioner with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I utilize this well-established, evidence-based approach into my practice to help individuals understand the interconnection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach with CBT is structured and goal-oriented, focusing on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing personal coping strategies that target solving current problems. I employ key techniques such as cognitive restructuring to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, and behavioral activation to encourage engagement in activities that are mood enhancing and fulfilling. Through skillful questioning and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I guide clients in exploring and reshaping their thought processes, leading to a more positive behavior change and improved emotional well-being. By incorporating these techniques, I empower my clients to become their own therapists, equipping them with the tools to cope with current difficulties and to preempt future challenges.
Trauma Informed Care
I utilize a trauma-informed therapy approach that recognizes how past experiences shape our present lives. I emphasize safety, choice, and collaboration while helping clients build on their existing strengths and coping skills. I support clients in understanding their responses to trauma, developing new tools for managing triggers, and working towards healing at their own pace.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
This approach focuses on family strengths and solutions rather than focusing on family problems. The family therapist helps family members identify solutions to problems and set goals to work towards those solutions. This approach encourages family members to build on their strengths rather than focusing on family members' weaknesses.
Couples Counseling
This type involves spouses or romantic partners engaging in family therapy. Marriage counseling can be a helpful approach to address various issues that couples may face, such as communication breakdowns, infidelity, mental health concerns, emotional distancing, cultural differences, challenges with sexual intimacy, financial stress, and lack of trust. When couples acknowledge these issues and decide to seek counseling, family therapists can help them develop healthier communication patterns, improve their listening skills, and resolve conflict more constructively.