New to Grow
I have been practicing for 9 years and enjoy working with people from all different walks of life. Im passionate about helping peiple live an authentic life and learn skills to manage mental health symptoms that present. I enjoy creativity and getting outdoors. I try to include elements of these into therapy as I believe all areas of our health are interconnected.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, we will go over what to expect in therapy and you'll have a chance to share what you are looking to get from a therapist. We'll talk about some historical information and what brings you to therapy so I can best understand your needs. We'll work together to plan what therapy looks like for you and how yo achieve the goals we decide upon.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I use a combination of the approaches and others listed on my page to ensure I am best meeting your needs. I work to empower you to find solutions and process through situations together. I fully believe that each person holds the key to their success in therapy and my goal is to be a guide in the process.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I use a client centered approach tailored to your needs in combination with various evidenced based practices. I have a specialization in dance/movement therapy which just means connecting what is happening in your body to your mental health. I have worked with various diagnoses and really enjoy work centered on anxiety, depression, and grief. I have a background on trauma and have worked a lot with children. I am also passionate about suicide prevention. I like to keep a structure to our sessions to be sure we are focused on helping you achieve the goals you are here for.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is about understanding the connections between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It teaches skills that directly impact our fay to day life and connects back to our personal values and core beliefs.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person centered therapy is focusing on growth from the inside out. It is focused on the client being more in the driver seat than some other approaches.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma impacts many people at some point in their loves. Trauma informed care means I take into account any experiences you may have and how they may be impacting your current life. It also means helping you to better understand the connections between your past and present to help reduce the impact of triggers.
Mind-body approach
Our body and minds are connected to one another. My approach here is to help you better understand how the two are connected and how making changes in one of these areas can have overall mental health benefits.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
This is an approach to OCD treatment in which we walk through exposure in a safe way by starting small. This approach works to recondition the brain to not respond with compulsions when experiencing obsessive thoughts.