LCSW, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
Do you feel stuck in life? You don't know what steps to take next? In life there are no clear guidelines for how to navigate through and what you can do is make a commitment to yourself and honor that commitment and pave a way forward. Life can be intimidating and may cause some depression, anxiety and even fear to rise and I'm here to let you know that life also can be beautiful and you can live a fulfilling life even when painful events occur. I am here to be of service and to help you with working through difficulties that you may be going through or looking for guidance on how to navigate through unprecedented circumstances. I offer support through multiple therapeutic approaches encompassing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I understand that vulnerability can feel uncomfortable and it also can bring enlightenment. There's strength and resilience in reaching out and asking for help. You are in the driver seat of your life and I am here to help you, if you allow me. Let's work together and embrace change and see where this journey may lead.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, self esteem or stress. During our initial sessions, we will start by building rapport and a therapeutic alliance. Once rapport has been built, we will then dive into pressing issues at hand and, together, commit and create a plan for addressing them in a way that supports you managing and building a life worth living.
I am truly passionate about what I do and the populations that I serve. I am willing to meet you where you are at and work towards a place of change. My philosophy is that you are in the driver seat of your life and I'm in the passenger seat and willing to work with you to reach your destination, if you allow me to help. I always want what's best for my client and I will also challenge you and encourage you to look at the dialect.
I'm best positioned to serve adolescents and adults who are grappling with depression, anxiety, and/or anger. My ideal clients are those who are not only seeking relief from these challenges but are also genuinely willing to actively engage in the therapeutic process and work towards meaningful change in their lives.
I utilize CBT in order to assist with identifying problematic or unhelpful thinking patterns and work towards challenging thoughts and replacing unhelpful thoughts through cognitive restructuring and teaching skills to improve emotional well-being.
I have been using DBT in my therapeutic practices in order to help clients with learning concrete skills focusing on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT has been shown in my practice to provide client with a comprehensive set of skills to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and cope with life's challenges in a healthier way.
REBT operates on the fundamental idea that it's not simply events that cause our emotional and behavioral reactions, but our beliefs about those events. This treatment method has shown to be effective with clients in my years of practice by using the ABC model and then working towards disputing irrational beliefs.