Hello and congratulations on taking the first step in getting the support you need and deserve. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I understand how intimidating the process of starting therapy can be. What I would want you to know is I take a collaborative approach to treatment and look forward to walking with you as you work towards reaching the version of yourself you seek. I look forward to connecting with you and starting that journey together!
To prepare for our first session together, you can come with an open mind and give yourself permission to challenge and change longstanding beliefs about yourself and your world. I encourage you to think about some of the things you'd like to work on in therapy and some things you believe is really important for me to know as we begin working together.
Having worked with adults in all stages of life for several years, I pride myself in being an empathetic listener while helping clients identify the root cause of challenges through the creation of tailored treatment plans that lead to measurable progress.
My go-to approach for helping people using the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment model is explaining to how the relationship between what we think and feel influences our behaviors. I find the best benefit in using examples of this relationship in everyday situations because it really helps demystify the therapeutic process and makes the treatment model more accessible.