I am seasoned therapist that has worked in many different environments with diverse populations. I absolutely believe that people can change and that they can better. If you are not hopeful, I will hold the hope for you. I will work hard alongside you while helping you learn new skills and ways of thinking. I am creative and strive to develop new and different ways to individualize therapy and support you. I do not use "cookie cutter" approaches to people or their therapy. I create a safe place where people can start to really open up, and be their true self.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I will talk about what therapy is and is not. I will discuss my treatment approaches and philosophies. I will introduce myself , my interests, and my educational and work background.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am honest, committed, empathic, intelligent, creative, engaged, supportive, encouraging, straight forward, flexible, curious and humorous.
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Eclectic
The best treatment approach is the one that works for you. I like to think of all of the theories as a big buffet. We will go to the buffet together, sample many things and come up with the best combination for you! This can make therapy more effective, interesting and fun! I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength Based, Reality Therapy, Humanistic, Existential, Jungian Therapy and more. I was trained as an Art Therapist and encourage people to find stimulating things that increase their ability to learn, problem solve and grow. Your “art” does not have to be traditional like painting, writing or something musical. Your art could be anything from baking bread to skateboarding. Part of therapy is learning what feeds your body, mind and soul.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an elegantly simple and logical approach to changing our negative thoughts that lead to bad behaviors. The challenge is learning the skills and making them reflexive by ongoing practice. The practice can be challenging, but it leads to a more positive view and life experiences. It is effective, and life changing! CBT does require practice and commitment. I like to use work sheets, readings, workbooks, podcasts and more to increase and reinforce the learning process.
Jungian
Carl Jung was a protege of Sigmund Freud. He believed in the concept of the Collective Unconscious (the idea that part of the unconscious mind is shared by all humans and is inherited from our ancestors), a belief in a Higher Power, the Power of Nature, or the Power of the Universe (you can define this any way you choose), Synchronicity (unexplained events that are not coincidence), and the healing power of creativity and the Arts , and is not limited to visual art, poetry, music, dance. His theory brings added dimension to the world of talk therapy. It provides a space for a mental, physical and spiritual and/or creative approaches to healing. Please do not be put off by the word “spiritual.” Define it as you want. You don’t have to be spiritual to get better.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment, and then committing to actions that align with your personal values, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to identify and change negative, thought patterns and behaviors, essentially trying to actively modify your internal dialogue to alleviate distress; the key difference is that ACT emphasizes the acceptance of uncomfortable experiences while CBT focuses on actively changing them to achieve symptom relief. Both are equally effective, and they give you a chance to chose the one that resonates more with you and how you learn to make changes.