I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Social Work from Chicago, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in social work and mental health and over 4 years as a psychotherapist. I've worked with clients through a wide range of concerns and issues including: post-traumatic stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship complications, family conflict, grief, loss, and emotional abuse.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, you can anticipate a welcoming and supportive environment where the primary focus is on establishing a strong therapeutic alliance. We will explore your current emotional state, as well as discuss some goals and expectations. Importantly, this initial session is an opportunity to assess if there is a good fit and to collaboratively outline a treatment plan.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Christian Counseling Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Coaching Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Family / Marital Family Systems Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Play Therapy Relational Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Works with: Adolescents and Adults. Specialties: ADD/ADHD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Stress, Women's Issues, and Grief, Loss Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Relational, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Multi-Systemic (MST).