Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) based in California. I have 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, anger management, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. Working together create a plan for treatment to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having worked with Veteran and first responders over the past 3 years I have been able to tailor my approach to each individual based upon their particular needs. I don't believe that there is only one way to get results. We need to find your way to get the results that work for you.
I am passionate about working with the military and first responders over come the trauma they experience as the do their job to help those around them. My clients are wanting a better life for themselves but often do see the way to achieve it. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers/relationships and environment. Together we help them see the light at the end of the tunnel and a change in their perspective of the environment in which they live.
Everyone is an individual and will process their experiences at their own pace. Trauma recovery is not a race. It goes at a slow and steady pace. Developing a safe environment for you to grow and develop.
Our minds and bodies are connected. Using Mindfulness as a daily practice will help calm our minds and get us out a flight/fight/freeze response. DBT is also a great tool when dealing not only with PTSD but Personality and Mood disorders.
I believe that we have the answers that we need. Through therapy you discover them for yourself . You learn to trust yourself and your decision making skills.
I have been trained in EMDR to help with reducing traumatic memories, flashbacks, and negative thought patterns.