New to Grow
With over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I aim to help people listen to their inner voice. It is important to develop self-knowledge of the path that feels right for you. Through the years, I have realized that each of us is different. Each of us has a unique biology, neurology, family history, and culture. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help clients learn about themselves, find the best way to achieve their goals, and identify.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is for clients to get to know me and see how I work. Clients ask questions, and we do a session so they can see if my style is a good fit. Many studies show that the fit between the client and therapist is a major contributing factor in clients working through issues.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of the most critical issues is that clients feel safe and can explore their struggles. My strengths are empathy and non-judgment, and working with people to achieve goals. Through the years, I have had many great mentors and have learned about issues related to mental health. I like to help clients learn about their problems through psychoeducation and also encourage clients to learn about themselves.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from young children to older adults, addressing a wide range of issues. I help clients explore their struggles and work on them in a nonjudgmental manner. I am grateful that I have had the chance to work with such a wide variety of situations. I enjoy seeing most people in their situations.
Psychodynamic
The focus is on helping clients address current struggles by exploring how past experiences have contributed to these issues. Help the client work through and express emotions to see they may not need to use ways of coping in the past;
Couples Counseling
I employ an empathetic approach to couples counseling, focusing on fostering deep understanding and connection between partners. My practice centers on exploring unmet needs and relationship irritants, examining their individual meanings and impact on the couple's dynamic.
Play Therapy
This can be done with either the parent or child, individually. Games, drawing, writing, or any expressive tools can be utilized. The main focus is to identify themes within the play and discuss them with the children, exploring how these themes relate to relevant issues.
Mind-body approach
Clients actively engage in becoming present and acknowledging discomfort. Through this process, they gain a heightened awareness of challenges, which facilitates their journey toward more fulfilling and satisfying results.