I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I’ve been practicing for the past 14 years. I worked with the range of clients managing trauma related symptoms, such as dysregulation, dissociation and relational issues to emerging adults attempting to manage multiple responsibilities. I enjoy, supporting my clients using a trauma informed lens to help them develop self soothing techniques when they feel this regulated, identify attachment styles which impact their close relationships, and managing their visions for the future, using visualizations and somatic techniques.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, I will gather information from your past, review current concerns and identified your internal and external resources you have use to manage the problem up until now. Providing a safe and non judgemental environment for you to show up authentically is my first priority. It’s only when you feel safe to open up and reflect on your emotions and thoughts; that’s when therapy can begin. We need to have a “felt sense” of safety before we can let our guards down and begin to uncover our authentic self which is where growth occurs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are understanding the meaning of safety in the therapy room; which is my first priority when assessing if my style works well with yours. Another strength is being a guide through the process while understanding that you are the expert in your own life. The last one I will mention is my love for growth and development as a therapist. I am consistently working on different techniques, researching different therapies to empower myself so I can be a resources for my clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with regulating their emotions due to attachment issues as a child or trauma related symptoms. Supporting a client through the process of emotional distress to feeling safe, capable and grounded is one of the many reasons I enjoy being a therapist. I enjoy helping client develop self soothing techniques so they can enjoy healthy relationships with others and especially with their self.