The first half of my career was spent in two hospitals providing various services to the inpatient and outpatient population working on medical, surgical, ICU, Burn, and specialty services as well as inpatient physical rehabilitation, substance abuse, and psychiatric units. The second half of my career has included counseling in health clinics, in-home, primary and secondary schools, and the incarcerated populations. A unique experience that I have had that has been quite helpful in understanding controlling environments is related to my involvement in a religious cult as a young adult. The mind controlling environment that I experienced is structurally the same as is experienced in cult abuse, domestic violence, kidnapping, prisoner of war, and any hyper-controlling milieu which has afforded myself with a unique skill set to treat those so affected.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
To have a beginning sense of relief that they can talk with someone who listens and that resolution to their concern is within reach.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Strengths include; extensive experience in psychotherapy; a non-judgemental attitude that focuses on solutions for concerns the client identifies as disturbing; an understandable teaching style; utilization of a communication technique that reduces client anxiety and reflects responsive, empathetic, connected listening.