Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have practiced as a therapist and mental health specialist over 20 years. I have worked hospital settings, emergency room and outpatient care. I effectively treat mood disorders, anxiety grief and trauma. I'm trained and experienced in many types of therapy, specializing in interpersonal and trauma therapy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session we will complete a comprehensive history. We will discuss present problem areas and functioning to establish clear obtainable goals for improvement. We will also address your thoughts on therapy and concerns you may have regarding the process. We will begin to define problem areas with measurements to gauge real progress and identify a clear diagnosis moving forward.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Throughout my years of experience, I have come to realize that each client brings very different strengths difficulties, barriers and solutions to improved mental health. Listening in a way that provides opportunity for real the most effective sustainable progress is the most important tool I use. Bringing more than one approach to any given problem or set of symptoms has to be considered when facing challenges.