Hello! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 10 years professional work experience. My counseling style is guided by you, your goals, and the changes that you want to see in your life. We will work together to help you understand and unpack deeper roots of the challenges you are having, to process them, and live a life you have been wanting. I pull from multiple disciplines and work with what approaches are best for you, as no two clients are alike! I am here to walk with you in your healing journey. It takes courage to start therapy, and I am ready to get started when you are!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is all about you! I typically clear any questions you have to start, and any specific questions you may have about exploring mental health with me. I follow your lead as a person-centered therapist and what you want to work on. We usually start with your turning moment of when you decided to enroll in therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I genuinely love hearing people's stories, and it is such a privelege to be able to sit with you and hear them. I feel I offer the strength of holding a safe place for your emotions to be felt, and allowing you to find your own voice.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have worked with clients primarily who have struggled with trauma, anxiety, relationship issues and/or with substance use issues. I am a good fit for someone who would like to holistically heal their whole body, including their mind, and finding root causes of their issues.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In this method, I work with you to uncover the roots of your challenges, explore the beliefs shaped by past experiences, and reframe unhelpful thoughts to foster healthier self-talk
Motivational Interviewing
This method is used primarily in substance use disorders, and helps with ambivalence with sobriety and meeting goals.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma will change how we view the world, and I always assess for trauma in any client's story.
EMDR
This is an evidenced based treatment for trauma and PTSD. This can reduce symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional reactivity, enabling clients to move forward with greater resilience and psychological stability. EMDR is a great choice because it can produce significant results in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy, especially when trauma is the primary concern. The great thing about EMDR--you don't have to share all the details of your trauma, which can for some clients, be retraumatizing in itself.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use this method to help client build their resources within themselves, of what is working well, what is helping, and focusing on your natural strengths.