My goal is to work collaboratively with clients and individualize treatment, to reduce negative symptoms and increase positive emotional well-being and life functioning. Utilizing evidence-based practices, I will work with you to help you learn to manage difficult emotions and develop tools that work for you. I have experience working with diverse populations, including children and families, adolescents, court-ordered services for victims of domestic abuse as well as perpetrators, and people experiencing difficult life transitions such as divorce or death. In the public high school setting as a trama and crisis Therapist, I focused on helping students experiencing suicidal ideation, eating disorders, self-harm, domestic violence, sexual assault, peer conflict, school and academic difficulties, and family conflict. In the community mental health setting, I focused on victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, and children in foster care due to court orders, I have been trained in Complex Trauma, received specialized training from Cornell in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, DBT, and received my Grief Recovery Specialist certification through The Grief Recovery Method Institute. Issues I have worked with range from religious and/or spiritual trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, family conflict, and even self-harm. I thrive in helping others learn to cope with the issues which cause them distress, anxiety, and stress. I take great pride in seeing clients achieve goals they previously thought were out of reach, and would be honored to help you as well. I can not imagine anything more rewarding than making such a positive impact through the work that I get to do. Please note that my listed availability is set, and I don't have any other availability. If you require a different time than what my availability lists, I would recommend searching for a Therapist that can meet your availability.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will complete an initial assessment that looks at your specific problem, along with any relevant medical, social, emotional, familial and trauma history that may be impacting your current functioning. We then collaboratively make a plan to determine treatment plan and goals to get you to where you want to be.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I work to create an atmosphere where people feel safe opening up, even if it takes some time. I am non-judgemental because I know I am not here to judge you for whatever it is that brings you to see me; I am merely here to help you with whatever is going on, and I can't do that by judging. I am empathic, but am not afraid to be direct when needed or you ask. You are seeing me to help with your concern, not to have me push what I think you 'should' do. I have a sense of humor, and enjoy laughing, and believe it can be used to create trust and rapport between client and therapist, but it will never be inappropriate or out of place. We are all humans trying to figure life out, even therapists! I will always cheer you on as you embark on your journey.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with individuals who are ready for a change, even if they don't know how to get to the end result they are seeking. Whether it's a teen who wants to overcome self-harming behaviors, a long-time stay-at-home mother who is looking for out-of-home work and is overwhelmed, a man who has struggled with emotional self-expression and wants to have a more vibrant relationship life, or a person who has seen the affects of past trauma and no longer wants to let it affect their life in negative ways. I love problem solving and being a cheerleader; I know I can help you problem solve and encourage you towards the ultimate goal you want to take. I have a particular interest and passion for clients who are looking to heal from religious trauma and abuse. Whether you are currently in a religious system, or not, I want to be your ear as you question and rebuild your life from your harmful religious experience. I did not have anyone to help me when I went through that process, and I know how important and helpful it can be to have someone listen who just wants to help you heal, and not impose their beliefs on you.
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Strength-Based
I believe we have all developed different strengths in our lifetimes, even if we are not able to yet identify them. We work to identify what those personal strengths are (examples: problem solving, humor, creativity, etc), as well as learn new skills to help resolve whatever issues you are facing.
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is one of my favorite treatment methods for clients who have difficulty regulating emotions. We work together to develop present mindfulness of your body, thoughts, and feelings - which enables you to be fully in-tune with how you respond to stressors and adjust accordingly. This mindfulness then helps you learn to tolerate and cope with personal distress, learn interpersonal and relational effectiveness, and regulate out-of-proportion emotional behaviors. This modality is great for those with emotional regulation difficulties, eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and obsessive thoughts. DBT is very useful for my clients who are suicidal and/or self-harm, have PTSD, are depressed or anxious, and have eating disorders.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a great fit for my clients who are goal oriented and/or only want to attend therapy for a brief time (usually 10-12 sessions). With SFBT, we work together to identify the problem that is holding you back and then focus on constructing solutions. If you are more interested in working on the solution(s) rather than focusing on the problem, SFBT may be a great choice for you.
Trauma Informed Care
Many of the clients I work with, particularly with abuse and religious harm, have intense trauma in their background. Working with clients in a trauma-informed way, helps provide those who have been harmed and are seeking healing, a safe space to process and become reacquainted with themselves, their bodies, and their beliefs.
Psychoeducation
I believe knowledge is power, and when we can understand our mental health we are better able to take steps forward to address the problems. This is where psychoeducation comes in. This is a specific intervention where we cover useful information (knowledge) about your mental health so you can better understand and cope with it. Think about this as education regarding your mental health!