New to Grow
I am a passionate, caring therapist who is deeply engaged with my clients. I believe each session provides us with a unique opportunity to explore what brought you into treatment. I understand starting treatment is scary, change is scary and I move at your pace. I will always provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can share your issues
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, I want to learn what you want to address in treatment. Is there a current crisis that we need to address immediately, and then create a plan for other issues. I want my clients to feel safe during our first session, to ask me any questions that will help them feel like we are a good fit together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am a very engaged therapist. You won't find me quiet and just listening to your story. I will ask questions, make comparisons to information you have given me, and explore with you what your might not be saying but are thinking.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Working with clients struggling with post traumatic stress disorders, and traumas who find that these issues are effecting their daily life. The issues of depression, anxiety, and your fears at trusting people in their lives due to past issues are the symptoms that we can work on together. Learning to trust me first, and know that your history is safe with me is the beginning of healing.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a form of treatment that assists in treating a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. I use charts, journaling, and assignments for my clients to do introspective work in between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT as a structured therapy that focuses on teaching four core skills (mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) to help you create a good life for yourself. You work on those skills through a series of lessons and then start applying them to your life.
EMDR
I use this method primarily used to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences. EMDR integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with bilateral stimulation, often through guided eye movements. I utilize this method when treating trauma survivors who are struggling with for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I utilize this approach when helping clients identify goals and practical solutions rather than analyzing problems. This approach focuses on addressing what clients want to achieve without exploring the history and provenance of problem(s)