Since 2012, I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with circumstances that are unique to their lives. Life can be complicated and having someone in your corner can ease fears and worries while allowing for growth and healing. My passion as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma and difficult times. As a wife, mom, grandmother, and dog mom, I also enjoy assisting family and friends in reaching their goals. I will be here to encourage you, support you and validate you. I know making the decision to come to therapy can be difficult, scary and leave you feeling vulnerable but taking that first step is the key to unlocking the door towards becoming your best self. You are the true expert of yourself and often just need additional encouragement to identify and explore areas that are no longer working. Vulnerability, shame, and guilt can prevent you from seeking the help and support you need to find solace in your head, heart and life. I am a daughter of Veteran and wife of a fire fighter. I know personally the stigmas and stressors that come along with seeking treatment. I have a deep understanding and love of the firefighting, EMT, and paramedic communities. Break those chains that keep you from seeking, happiness, forgiveness, healing, and serenity. One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Having a good grasp of the very real issues with which first responders must face and handle on a daily basis I will help you navigate the issues and memories that haunt you and find real, lasting solutions for long term healing. I promise I won't bite, but I am a loud Bostonian haha! Allow me to walk and guide you on your path to uncovering and rediscovering who you are and what you already know but struggling to see.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session we will explore what brings you to therapy, identify your goals, share your previous experience with therapy if any, and get to know alittle about me. From there you can decide if we are a great fit. I am a firm believer that liking your therapist is the foundation to any therapy. Once you decide you would like to work with me you can expect to be heard, validated, challenged, motivated and most of all you will continue your journey to become your best self. We will work together to identify patterns, triggers, maladaptive behaviors, thought patterns and any other area that you would like to explore and modify.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My approach is to meet you where you are while encouraging you to build and grow into your best self. We are all unique and no two people are the same. Therefore, my therapy is not a one size fits all. Since we require different approaches, I combine my modalities and theories to provide you the best treatment for your individual needs. I encourage you to be your own advocate while learning to connect your dots along your journey and pave your own path to a healing and serenity. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies that has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a trauma trained therapist in ART Accelerated Resolution Therapy, I am committed to helping individuals who have a history of anxiety, depression, parental issues, life adjustments, PTSD, abuse, unhealthy attachments and relationship issues.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Certified in ART - accelerated resolution therapy, CBT and mindfulness, my main focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional and sexual abuse, PTSD and dual diagnosis.