New to Grow
As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. I've worked with clients from many walks of life and with varied needs including, but not limited to, first responders/medical professionals, educators and people going through life transitions. My areas of expertise are in Behavior Modification, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Risk Assessment, Trauma and Life Cycle adaptation. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and a Humanistic approach to help my clients bring out the best in themselves. I like to use compassion, thoughtful questions, and guided self reflection because I think in counseling we should start wherever you are and work collaboratively as partners in your journey towards a better quality of life. It is not uncommon to have questions about a prospective therapist and best fit. I am open to any questions and it is my hope that we will make a great team and you will become that better version of yourself you're searching for.
In our first session following an intake appointment, you can expect to begin to consider what you would like to see different in your life and how you can achieve that. I like to collaborate with you to develop realistic, achievable goals that can be a blueprint for beginning our work together. You can also expect to provide me with information about what struggles or changes in mood you have been experiencing, for how long and how often. I also like to gather information about what kind of therapy style and approach you feel would work best for you.
My therapeutic approach is very collaborative and strength based. I believe that often times, we have the experience and skills to manage current struggles but haven't had the chance to explore or recognize them. I believe in tailoring my approach to where you are rather than tailoring clients to a specific approach. I also believe that recognizing readiness for change is vital in understanding a starting point for identifying realistic and achievable goals. I work best with individuals over or the age of 18 looking for some guidance and support in making positive life changes.
I believe I work best with clients who like to approach therapy as a collaboration between therapist and client. I have experience helping clients who are struggling with life changes or stressors that are impacting their mood, relationships and overall functioning. I believe in identifying measurable and reasonable goals with clients in order to have a framework for measuring progress and having a clear direction of our work together.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been utilizing CBT for many years particularly in a telehealth platform with good success. I use concepts of that framework to help clients understand the connection between unhelpful thoughts/beliefs, associated feelings and actions. I also help teach adaptive thinking strategies to replace more unhelpful thinking patterns.