I have been a practicing therapist for over 5 years now. I have worked with a diverse group of populations dealing with depression/anxiety all the way to psychosis diagnoses. I implement a lot of Trauma Focused CBT and Motivational Interviewing into my practice. My clients have often told me that I bring a genuine and compassionate atmosphere to sessions which helps them feel more at ease. I take a very nonjudgmental "at your own pace" type of approach. I want to ensure you feel comfortable every step of the way through your journey with mental health.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I like to give my clients skills they can take away from sessions and implement in their daily lives. I go over skills in the initial sessions and as we go you will ideally be able to make those skills your own. Clients ultimately lead the sessions and the direction of our focus.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I like to implement a combination of motivational interviewing and CBT in my practice. One of my specialties is trauma and complex trauma as I have conducted Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with adolescents in foster care. I also pull from different modalities such as Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Art therapy, Client centered therapy, Mindfulness-based, Solution focused, and Strength-based.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The biggest strength I feel like I possess is fostering a safe and genuine environment for my clients in sessions. Ensuring my clients feel comfortable being vulnerable is an priority for me. I emphasize taking things at one's own pace to ensure we only take on as much as we can handle.