LMFT, 20 years of experience
I am a provider with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings. I have worked with people from all walks of life, in varying ages and stages of life. I consider myself to be a generalist practitioner; however, I have specialized training in the treatment of disordered eating and body image disturbance. I am also an artist who believes in healing through creative expression. I am a registered art therapist (ATR) which means I have education, training and experience in the field of art therapy. I provide talk therapy, art therapy or a combination of both.
The process of building trust and a therapeutic alliance begins at the first session. Clients must feel they are in a safe space to express their thoughts and feelings. I believe this is the foundation of the therapeutic process and we build from there.
I utilize a variety of treatment methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Strength-Based, Solution-Focused Therapy; Mindfulness; Interpersonal Therapy and Art Therapy. I believe it is important to discuss treatment models with my clients to determine which may be best suited for them.
Over the past two decades, I have worked consistently with clients experiencing symptoms associated with anxiety and panic. This is an area of particular interest to me. I have also worked extensively in the field of body image disturbance and disordered eating. This work may require a multi-disciplinary team approach in which I provide mental health services. I enjoy working with clients who are in difficult and/or transitional life stages as they explore challenges they are facing. I have a passion for art therapy and I have adapted my work so I can provide art therapy services via telehealth.
I am primarily focused on adults with anxiety or depression. I am also focused on work with clients who have body image disturbances. I enjoy working with couples.