LCSW, 17 years of experience
I have worked in the mental health field since 2005. I am trained in EMDR and working towards being EMDR certified. I bring the concepts of mind and body interconnections to the therapeutic space. I am proud to work with people of diverse backgrounds including all ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
In our first session you can expect a conversation about what brings you here and what you would like to work on. Having the initial conversations allows us to get to know each other and to see if we are a good fit to work together on your goals. Sometimes counseling starts on one path and ends up on another. Trust is a vital component and essential to the therapeutic relationship.
My strengths are being able to pull from a range of treatment modalities. I understand pain and suffering and its impact. I believe that a little change and insight goes along way into alleviating distress. I am flexible and openminded
My passion is providing quality therapy that creates a place of safety and healing by incorporating a non-judgmental stance along with being genuine and authentic. Life can introduce overwhelming circumstances that may lead to a negative shift in one's own belief system. These beliefs may begin in early childhood and expand into adulthood. They can keep us stuck and frustrated as we want to change and grow but don't know where to start. I meet the person where they are, and we work together to ensure the session acknowledges your individual needs. I believe that everyone has the innate ability to heal and I would be honored to assist with your journey.
I have been practicing EMDR for several years. It is helpful to process trauma and get rid of negative beliefs , experience a lessening of symptoms and feel better mind, body and spirit.
I draw upon multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. This allows for a flexible and multifaceted approach to therapy where I use the most effective methods available to address an individuals unique needs.
CBT is a standard in therapy. it is a way to understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviors work and a way to look a patterns.
the mind body approach views our selves as a system that works together. It is a way to view how our minds and bodies connected and work with each other.