LPC, 16 years of experience
I value therapeutic rapport and health and safety for each client I interact with. I aim to live a life of service and utilize my skills to enhance client's ability to feel confident about increasing their quality of life. I am skilled in multiple modalities of care based on 16 years plus of experience. I work full time as a clinical supervisor and I am passionate about the work I do with each client that I meet.
In the first session, we will being to build rapport and you can examine if I am the best therapist to help you on your life journey. We will identify your goal for seeking therapy and see if I am the right fit for you.
I listen and support each client with compassion. I don't tell clients what to do, instead, we explore where they would like to see themselves and I help as a guide of the journey.
I am best positioned to serve client's who have felt invalidated or isolated. I care about active and intentional listening that helps client's feel seen and supported. I am strength based and person centered. I find that I work well with clients that need compassion and encouragement while being honest and direct in therapy.
I use a computer app for bilateral stimulation to be able to conduct EMDR online with clients. I am passionate about trauma informed care.
I follow the DBT Lite method where I incorporate the teaching of DBT skills with the EMDR resourcing skill to help clients find out what qualities they would like to enhance to help them feel capable and effective in their lives.
I use a variety of Acceptance and commitment therapy skills, practices and homework. I use the choice point to identify client's values, built tx plans and identify what barriers keep them from living the life that they desire.
I have worked in the substance abuse field for over 10 years and my main modality of tx in this field has been CBT work to identify how thoughts and beliefs effect consequences.
I read the bible on a continual basis and I enjoy meditating on scripture. Where this is helpful and at a client's request, I can offer Christian counseling.