Licensed to practice in Michigan and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and 8 more.
New to Grow
I would say I'm a bit of a quirky therapist with a down-to-earth and unconditionally accepting perspective. I am most familiar with Person-Centered, REBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapies. I'm willing to tailor my approach to your sensibilities, but I'm also comfortable challenging you where necessary. I'm confident we'll get to the bottom of what troubles you and we'll find the solution working together.
I like to start our first session with an exploration of what brings you in and the relevant life factors associated with it. This helps me build a foundation of what skills you might need and allows me the information needed to outline where I think we can go,.
I tend to move fluidly between a person-centered listening approach, an exploratory conversational style, and a more directive, psychoeducational approach. I'm comfortable incorporating whichever approach I believe will be most helpful in the moment. As therapy progresses, I continuously adjust my style based on what seems to be most effective for you.
My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to get something fixed and curious to learn more about the factors involved as it relates to them in their life. It always feels rewarding when a client is willing to ponder on new perspectives and to attempt to incorporate new solutions based off insights made in session. Not everyone is going to be so motivated at first and I'm goign to try to get you there.
Other specialties
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
If you are not adapting to a situation, relationship, or whatever it may be, we will explore where you might be a barrier to yourself. In which case, changing your perspective or your attitude towards it might be the first step in making meaningful progress.
Motivational Interviewing
If you are stuck in life because of a lack of motivation in one area or another we need to try to find that motivation together wherever it might exist or need to be created.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I am confident in my ability to leave you feeling heard and validated where appropriate. We can move it your pace, slow or not as needed.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
I find a lot of truth in the fact that our core beliefs have their roots in more than we know and finding out what these look like for you provides a valuable resource for both of us.