I specialized in trauma-informed care tailored to individuals struggling with mental health disorders linked to trauma, including addiction, PTSD, and co-occurring conditions. With over 11 years of experience in the substance abuse field, I am passionate about supporting individuals and families on their recovery journeys. My expertise extends beyond addiction to encompass depression, anxiety, and co-dependency. Utilizing proven therapeutic approaches like Pyshcodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, clients can expect a safe, welcoming space where they can share their story and begin to feel understood. We'll start by exploring what brought them to therapy and discuss any specific challenges or goals they may have. I take time to understand their background, values, and unique needs, as well as to answer any questions they might have about the therapeutic process. This session is all about building trust and setting the foundation for a collaborative relationship, where clients feel comfortable, respected, and supported in their journey. Together, we’ll outline a treatment plan that reflects their goals and establishes a roadmap for growth and healing.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider lie in my compassion, empathy, and deep commitment to understanding each client’s unique story. I bring a trauma-informed approach to therapy, which allows me to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and respected. With years of experience in treating substance abuse, co-dependency, and co-occurring disorders, I can effectively support clients through complex, multifaceted challenges. My dedication to growth and healing drives me to continually adapt to my clients’ needs, fostering resilience, empowerment, and personal transformation. Above all, I am passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential, guiding them toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Psychodynamic
With five years of clinical experience specializing in trauma-informed care, I utilize psychodynamic therapy to support clients in understanding the underlying emotional roots of their struggles, particularly those linked to trauma. My approach focuses on exploring unconscious patterns, early experiences, and repressed emotions, helping clients gain insight into how past traumas may influence their current thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. This work has been instrumental in helping individuals uncover and process deep-seated pain, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and lasting healing within a compassionate therapeutic environment.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I specialize in supporting clients dealing with co-dependency, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. My approach focuses on helping individuals recognize and transform unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that often contribute to these challenges. Through CBT, I work with clients to build healthier relationships, improve self-esteem, and develop effective coping skills for managing cravings, negative emotions, and anxious thoughts. This therapeutic process empowers clients to make meaningful changes, fostering resilience, self-reliance, and overall mental well-being in their recovery journey.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
With a specialization in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), I am experienced in supporting clients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), helping them build skills to manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve their relationships. DBT's focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness is particularly effective for individuals with BPD, offering structured techniques to navigate overwhelming feelings and challenging situations. Through this approach, I guide clients in cultivating balance, resilience, and self-compassion, enabling them to make meaningful changes and achieve greater stability and satisfaction in their daily lives and relationships.