I am a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist with 12 years of experience in the school sector. I have provided mental health support to adolescents and adults who are struggling with stressors from work, career, life transitions, grief, and strained relationships. My goal is to help each client live their best life through self-exploration and self-awareness. I do give homework. However, it is not graded. =)
In the first session, I want to get to know you as an individual and gradually explore your "why." You are the navigator in each session, and this is a sacred time you have with me to express all the good, bad, and the ugly. I am here for you! This enables me to create a customized plan that suits your needs.
Working with adolescents and adults has allowed me to understand that we hold the key to all change. I have realized that many people struggle to express their feelings in a healthy way, and I will support you along the way.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who may feel stuck or are going through life transitions and help them explore coping mechanisms that will allow them to live a healthier lifestyle. I enjoy working with individuals who are willing to put in the work and have courageous conversations about life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help individuals with learning to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by challenging negative thought patterns and replacing them with more adaptive ones. I focus on the present and self-reflection.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I help individuals focus on their emotions when it comes to relationships and individuality. We discuss how feelings impact their day-to-day life, while also exploring how to self-regulate in a healthy way that supports their long-term relationships.
Grief Therapy
I help individuals cope with the stages of grief. We discuss their thoughts and feelings process and explore coping mechanisms that will support their healing process.
Motivational Interviewing
I help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence, enabling them to discover their own internal motivation for positive change.