New to Grow
I am a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I have been in practice since 2016 and I currently work virtually with my clients via a HIPPA compliant Electronic Health Record {EHR} platform. My clients come from various ethnic backgrounds and they range across all ages. I treat families, couples, children, adolescents, young adults, men and women and the elderly population are also included. I guide my clients to see the strengths and beauty in themselves and believing that they are the experts in their own lives. I help them to change their thinking of self-worthlessness, teach them how to overcome their fears, their struggles with hopelessness, anxiety, stress, depression, self-blame, and lack. My clients learn how to begin to view the world as a place of joy and comfort where they can thrive and freely participate. Through our collaborative efforts (Therapist and Client) the majority of my clients experience their healing.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
And the Work Begins... First meeting—1st contact--I offer a 15minutes consultation that extends into our session. our next session is scheduled at the conclusion of this meeting. 2nd meeting- 2nd contact—Initial disclosure—Relationship building-- This session focuses on you and the issues that brought you to therapy as it directly affects you. Subsequent sessions will consist of goal setting, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions that are tailored to your individual needs. Although homework is assigned, it will be designed not to overwhelm you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe in collaborative effort between the therapist and client. My core practice is based on the understanding that it is the relationship that heals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger issues, grief or marital issues, Dr. D is here to help you! I believe therapy should be provided in a warm, caring space where you can feel supported and grow. Through my listening and problem-solving skills, we can reach the goal of lessening your struggles.
Eclectic
As an eclectic therapist, I draw from a wide variety of the therapeutic techniques—including but not limited to Cognitive behavior therapy-- CBT, Dialectic Behavior Therapy DBT- Solution Focused Brief Therapy—SFBT, Spirituality therapy, Christian Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and evidence-based treatment. I strive to enter the client’s world, providing unconditional positive regard through acceptance and nonjudgmental behavior, empathy, compassion, and sensitivity. In working with me, I will stay on my role, our focus will be on resolving your issues.