What does it mean to be human? I like to think of myself as an introspective and critical thinker. How does this question get answered? One way that I have come to appreciate the conversation is to listen to people's thoughts and processes of how they are trying to get to the answer. It is found somewhere at the beginning of life, the present in which we are living, and towards the outlook of the future. Are we missing something in our search and can we learn from one another? I think the truth is that it can be found in many of our stories and thoughts even when it can be ugly, confusing, and isolating from the status quo. Along the way, if you uncover the strength within yourself and embolden the voice as you narrate your story, we may discover that the answers you find are nothing to be ashamed or scared of. So tell me about yourself... what is your story?
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session will include a brief introduction and clear expectations and boundaries of what goes on in session with me. There will come a time where after the rapport is built and goals are stated, you have the freedom to share what is impacting your day to day. However, day one, is about whether you, the client, are also interviewing me, your therapist. It's a remarkable feat to decide to take on therapy, however you boldness won't always be received with ideal accommodations. Here is where you need to also ask yourself, do we fit well, do I feel safe, will I know that I am being pushed to be helped, do I know I can say 'no' or 'stop'? You will decide if you would like to continue with me.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Short-term Therapy (3 month plan or 12 sessions). Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe one of my strengths is the ability to be empathetic through descriptive word choice. I like to pull from different contexts metaphors, analogies, and picture telling. Likewise, I always try to share this ability with clients so that they can compile more tools to become engage listeners and be heard.