LPC, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
I truly believe that we are all capable of overcoming any obstacle, given the right tools to do so. I place importance on orchestrating a warm environment to build vulnerability and tackle shame. Throughout my career, I have gained experience treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and sexual issues. I have also assisted couples with developing healthy communication skills, strengthening their conflict resolution, and rebuilding their connection. I utilize various approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, as well as Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy. While I tailor my techniques to suit the needs of my clients, the most important factor in my work is the therapeutic relationship that we develop. I value a dynamic built on trust, empathy, and collaboration. Choosing to begin therapy can be an intimidating decision for some people. The prospect of change, and being an active participant in that change, is not always easy. Therefore, I place a heavy emphasis on building the counseling relationship. I truly value the importance of creating an authentic, engaging, vulnerable, and supportive environment. This is one of the most important factors of our work, as trust helps us to be open to change and honest with ourselves. Judgement has never helped, shame has never solved a thing. So, it is my goal to help others understand what works best for them, what makes them sparkle, what gets their fire going, what has held them back, and helping them resolve any shame around it, to have healthier relationships with themselves. If you're in need of a counselor who is eclectic, authentic, sex-positive, and present in the room, you've come to the right place.
Our first session will typically include learning more about your history and motivation for choosing to attend therapy. During this time, we will talk through various areas of your life, and how they have contributed to the you we see today. We will also be able to identify what you would like to get out of therapy. The first session is a great opportunity for you to have an idea of what my personality is like!
Some of my greatest strengths are my compassion, authenticity, willingness to learn, and problem-solving skills. I place a lot of emphasis on learning about my clients from my clients, and creating an environment where it is safe to share. At my core, I am someone who values connection, which serves as a benefit for the work that I do. Through authentically demonstrating some of the characteristics mentioned, I am able to facilitate a space that can hold the weight of heavy topics and taboo subjects. I am very eclectic in my therapeutic approach. There is simply no single approach that can be used for every client. Therefore, I believe that there is so much value in learning and applying various approaches that are personalized to fit the needs of individual clients. Using an eclectic approach ensures that my clients receive care that is suited for them. Our therapy sessions will be a collaborative process. I am a firm believer in learning about my clients from my clients. Therefore, through listening to your concerns and what you would like your life to look like, we will develop realistic goals to help you get closer to the changes you'd like to see. While I cannot make any changes for you, I will empower you with the skills that you need to feel as though you can accomplish your goals. I operate from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective to meet you where you are and help you to identify characteristics that can be used to help facilitate change. Throughout our time in therapy, I will help you gain techniques to use outside of session, process traumatic experiences, gain insight into patterns and internalized beliefs, and learn how previous experiences impact behaviors in your current life.
Has the pressure of shame put a grey lens over your existence in this world? Do you doubt yourself and make decisions for the approval of others in your life? In some cases, our confidence in our ability to overcome our obstacles has dwindled down so much that we're left asking, "How did I get here?" or "Who am I?" Whether you're exploring your identity, figuring out your sex life, having difficulty changing behaviors, experiencing concerns in your relationship, or just need some ways to cope with the challenges of life, I'm here to empower you with the confidence, skills, and insight to bring about change.
I am currently enrolled in a program to become a Certified Sex Therapist. I have gained extensive training in navigating concerns surrounding sex and sexuality. In my practice, I have assisted clients with exploring their sexuality, reducing feelings of shame related to their sexual identities, addressing intimacy concerns in their relationship, and processing trauma related to sex.
Internal Family Systems has become a pivotal theory to become familiar with in my practice. I have used this form of treatment to assist clients with exploring deep rooted narratives, heal trauma, and increase their understanding and appreciation for all parts of themselves.
Our beliefs have a major impact on the way that that we perceive and react to situations. The use of REBT can be very beneficial for gaining a greater understanding of why we do the things that we do. I have used this form of therapy to assist clients with gaining a better understanding of their core beliefs, and how the meaning that we assign to situations can truly impact the way that we respond to them.
It's no secret that the way that we think can have a major impact on the way that we feel. I have used CBT to help clients shift their mood and behaviors through rewiring negative thought processes.
Some of our earliest understandings of connection, social interaction, and love are developed in our childhood. Our attachments with our caregivers impacts the way that we view relationships. I have used attachment based therapy to assist clients with identifying how their attachment style impacts their current relationships and their perception of their security within those relationships.