I am an LCSW from CA. I am a rarity, as I was born and raised in Los Angeles and have lived all over southern California. I have also traveled throughout the state and known how the state is unique. I have experience working with the military, Veterans, and their families. I also have experience working with families and children of all ages. My journey to mental healthcare I did a lot of volunteer work and held a few AmeriCorps positions (America's version of PeaceCorps). I fell in love with helping people and I was told in order to achieve this, I would need to go back to school and complete my MSW.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My goals for you We come up with a treatment plan and start where you are at. We go at your pace. My first session with you The first session would be to create rapport for me to get to know you and what your concerns are and/or what you want to work on.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My communication style I am empathic and I assist. I am also direct.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My approach I start by building rapport and getting to know you and what your concerns are. My approach is very client-focused. We start where you are at. My focus I have experience with the military and Veterans and their families. I have experience with families and with children.
Supportive
As a social worker, I meet you where you are. Providing support as you navigate through life.
Strength-Based
As a social worker, I meet you where you are. One of the things, that I assist with reminding you of is the strength that you have within yourself.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a social worker, I meet you where you are. Changing the automatic thoughts.