Hi! I am LMFT who has been licensed since 2002. I have been working with disadvantaged youth who have a wide range of social-emotional and mental disorders in a non-public school setting. I have extensive experience dealing with all kinds of trauma. I work with populations involved in the juvenile justice system and with foster/group home youth as well. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and working toward creating a healthy dynamic.
In the first session we will work on building rapport and formulating a treatment plan around the presenting issues.
I feel that I have the ability to put people at ease and go a comfortable pace. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment that allows for clients to express their thoughts and feelings.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced severe trauma. I work with clients who have a wide range of mental disorders from ADHD to Psychosis. I also service clients with milder forms of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using this treatment method for over 27 years with adolescents who have a wide range of mental disorders. I use this with teens who have the mental capacity to understand their thoughts and express them with little prompting.
Psychodynamic
I utilize dreams and creative tools to uncover deeply held patterns of behavior therefore affecting change.
Psychoeducation
I use educational materials in order to assist people overcome challenging situations.
Trauma Informed Care
Maintaining an awareness of how people's trauma affect and influence their treatment plan.