I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. I assist individuals, couples, and families in finding healthy alternatives and solutions by identifying and addressing patterns that may be impacting their well-being and hindering growth. My focus is on helping clients become the best versions of themselves through meaningful and effective interventions.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session with me, clients can expect to discuss their goals and concerns in a comfortable and supportive environment. We’ll explore the main issues they're facing, set initial goals for therapy, and outline how our sessions will work. My focus is on building rapport, addressing any questions you might have, and creating a plan that aligns with your needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my extensive experience in the mental health field, my ability to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment, and my skill in identifying and addressing patterns that impact well-being. I am also adept at tailoring interventions to meet individual needs, helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best positioned to serve clients who are seeking to understand and improve their relationships, whether individually, as a couple, or within a family. This includes individuals dealing with personal growth, couples navigating communication or intimacy issues, and families facing challenges related to roles, boundaries, or conflict.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In practice, I use CBT by first helping clients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This often involves identifying and challenging distorted or unhelpful thought patterns. For instance, if a client has a tendency to think catastrophically, I work with them to reframe those thoughts into more realistic and balanced ones.
Existential
In practice, I use existential therapy by encouraging clients to reflect on their values, beliefs, and the choices they make. This often involves discussing topics like personal responsibility and the ways in which clients can create meaning in their lives. We might explore how their current life choices align with their core values and how they can make more authentic decisions. he focus is on empowering clients to live more fully and authentically, making choices that reflect their true selves and aspirations.
Psychodynamic
In practice, I use psychodynamic therapy by helping clients gain insight into how their past experiences and unconscious conflicts are impacting their current relationships, behaviors, and emotional states. This often involves exploring significant childhood experiences, attachment patterns, and recurring themes or conflicts in the client's life. Overall, psychodynamic therapy is about fostering self-awareness and emotional growth, allowing clients to resolve internal conflicts and achieve more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
In practice, I use Solution-Focused Therapy by starting with a clear understanding of the client’s goals and what they hope to achieve through therapy. We focus on what is working well in their life and explore past successes to identify strategies and resources that can be applied to their current situation. By concentrating on solutions and building on what is already working, clients often find a renewed sense of hope and direction, leading to effective and meaningful change.
Structural Family Therapy
In practice, I use Structural Family Therapy by first assessing the family’s structure, including the roles and relationships between family members, and identifying any dysfunctional patterns or boundaries that may be contributing to the issues they face. This often involves mapping out the family’s structure and understanding how each member’s behavior influences the system as a whole.