Hello! I work with people who want help finding ways to live a more fulfilling life. As a therapist, I help people recognize their strengths as we work together to overcome difficulties. Almost all of us struggle with many of the same questions. "Am I good enough?" "Why do I feel like I don't matter?" "Will I ever be truly happy when I seem to make the same choices over and over again?" Do you want to manage anxiety? Do you feel depressed? Have you experienced a trauma? Do you find yourself unable to finish projects or find your car keys? Are the kids struggling? Whatever is going wrong, a safe place to talk, knowing your trust will never be compromised, is a wonderful gift you can give yourself. During the first visit, we'll talk about what you want to see happen. Together will come up with a plan. Lasting change is possible. You can create a happy and fulfilling life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
One of the benefits of therapy is getting a new perspective when we hear our inner thoughts spoken out loud. Clients can expect to gain insight this way, especially when they have a supportive, non-judgemental listener. Bad things happen and sometimes that blots out the beauty that surrounds us. Working from a "strengths perspective", I believe it is important for us to recognize the positives in our lives as we move forward.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Every client deserves the reassurance that they have the wisdom they need. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), helps clients replace their negative beliefs with positive ones. Mindfulness, gratitude practice, and journaling are other helpful techniques. Some people will benefit from EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). No matter what treatment method we decide on, the most important factor is the therapeutic alliance -- the understanding that we are working together as a team.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My confidence comes from the experience of creating change in my own life, and knowing anything is possible. My clients know I care about them.