Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I believe that choosing the right clinician for your personal journey is very important. And, it is a brave decision you have made to come forward to start this personal quest. I have over 25 years of experience in clinical social work in the following settings: hospice, hospitals, community mental health centers and private practice One of my areas of specialties is in working with individuals with complex medical issues and disabilities and/or their caregivers. This includes helping families navigate often difficult decisions involved and finding the right resources when health issues occur. Additionally, I have over 10 years of teaching experience in clinical social work and professional counseling programs. Therefore, I have an understanding of the stressors that college students experience and I feel equipped to help them navigate often challenging career and life choices. I am passionate as well about helping clients with self image and performance anxiety through psychocybernetics. Lastly, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II). Therefore, I am trained to evaluate and treat individuals who have experienced acute, chronic and complex trauma. It is an honor and privilege to watch the healing process take place. If interested, please visit my website at: www.deeperinsightstherapy.com . Free 15 minute consultations can be provided Face to face sessions are offered on Mondays.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I will assist you in processing through your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I will meet you where you are and allow your discoveries to guide the process. This will be done in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I will work with you to identify your strengths, areas of growth, and solutions. Often in therapy, insight and self awareness grow and we are able to develop our own answers to our questions and find direction. I believe we are the experts on our own lives and sometimes having a trained professional to help guide us to our own answers is what we need. I may give you activities that can be tried and reviewed for their effectiveness in your situation.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Some of the evidence based approaches I use include: Rogerian client centered, trauma informed, strengths and empowerment based perspectives, psychoeducation, cognitive behavior therapy, mind-body connection concepts, psychocybernetics, mindfulness and systems theory. The approaches used and your treatment plan is based on a thorough assessment of your needs and is as unique as you are as an individual.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths as a therapist are in meeting you where you are and coming from a strengths based and trauma informed approach to help you feel empowered and in control of your situation.