Hi there! I want to take a moment to commend you for taking this courageous first step in the healing process by beginning your search for a therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults. I teach my clients various ways to manage distressing psychological symptoms and to provide them with a non-judgemental space for them to explore anything - past, present or future. I use a person-centered approach to determine which modality of treatment will be the most effective in assisting my clients in achieving their goals. I teach Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients learn to tolerate distress, regulate emotions, create an awareness of how our thoughts can influence our behaviors and lastly, restructure distorted thinking patterns that cause anxiety and depression. I use the psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches to help clients to take a closer look at things that have happened in the past that may be unconsciously influencing their thoughts and behaviors to this day. I am also skilled in Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Attachment-Based Therapy. I like to make sure that we find time to laugh in therapy and celebrate every victory, no matter how small. When it comes time to tackle the hard stuff, just know that I will be there with you every step of the way. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported by your therapist. The best predictor of a successful outcome in therapy is the relationship that one has with their therapist and so I invite you to schedule an appointment with me.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In my first session, we will identify what is bringing you to therapy and what your goals for therapy are. I'll provide you with a road map of how we will achieve your goals for therapy as well as a list of apps/podcasts/TikTok/Instagram recommendations and/or certain books/workbooks that I feel would be helpful for you in your therapeutic journey.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a person-centered approach to determine which modality of treatment will be the most effective in assisting you in achieving your goals. I typically teach all my clients a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Then depending on the needs of the client, I might use Psychoanalysis, Solution-Focused Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Attachment-Based Therapy. Depending on which modality we are using to achieve your therapeutic goals, I may assign homework assignments, suggest podcasts or encourage you to purchase certain books/workbooks that I feel would be helpful for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe that everyone has experienced some form of trauma in their life and so I always work through a trauma-focused lens and provide a non-judgmental, safe, nurturing environment for clients to unpack some of that trauma that they've been carrying around. I try to build a quick rapport with my clients so they can feel comfortable to dive right into the work and share what is really on their mind.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Female adolescents and female young adults. Relationship issues. Trauma. Anxiety. Depression. OCD. Personality Disorders. Autism.