Hello and welcome, I am happy you have made it to this point! Though there is a diminishing stigma with seeking mental health treatment, it is still a huge step to decide to seek the help you are needing. I believe that the most key aspect of a successful treatment is the therapeutic relationship. There must be a level of trust and comfort shared if goals are to be met. In order to help you decide if I am a good fit for you, I’ll tell you a bit about me. I have been counseling for the last four years, with experience in substance use treatment and mental health treatment. I have worked with adults, children, and teens. I particularly have worked with many issues involving: - Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - ADHD - Emotional regulation issues I graduated with a concentration in both trauma and Christian counseling. I am trained in TF-CBT. As for personally, I just love people and it is a great blessing to be able to serve in this capacity for a career.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session we will mostly be getting to know one another. I will be conducting an initial assessment to get a better grasp on your background, in several areas. This can sometimes span half of session, or up to a few sessions. This is all based on what you make of it. We may get into treatment planning, but if not, we can get to that at a later session.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have extensive experience working with trauma, especially with teens and adults.