New to Grow
I became a therapist because I struggled with my own anxiety as a teenager and I wanted to understand what was happening and learn to use this experience to help others. I know how difficult life can feel to face the world with an anxious brain. My aim is to make you feel comfortable and bring a sense of humor to our sessions. I believe that we all have the ability to get better even when we feel like we are stuck.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I am going to ask you a lot of questions in our first session because I want to understand how I can best help you. If I am going too fast for you I am always happy to slow it down. You are in charge, so please let me know if you need to take a break or need to continue in our next session. It can feel a bit overwhelming to open yourself up to someone that you have never met.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I pride myself on the ability to connect with people. I truly care about the people I work with. I chose to work in this field because I wanted to help people and I never lost sight of my mission.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with anyone who is ready to learn, has a desire to change and just wants things to feel different. I am not going to judge you for anything you say. I want you to be yourself. I am always going to be proud of anyone who has the courage to just show up.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can be helpful to challenge automatic negative thoughts, but it is not the only tool I use.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is the gold standard in treating OCD and anxiety disorders. My goal is to teach you how to be your own ERP therapist and live an ERP lifestyle.
Motivational Interviewing
MI is very helpful in building motivation and getting a better understanding of your barriers to treatment.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
PE is my modality for treating trauma, which uses the approach of engaging with painful memories and environmental triggers in a systematic way.