Counseling in a safe space to identify and explore the things that keep you stuck, or prevent you from living the life you want to lead. A safe non-judgmental environment will allow you to find or enhance motivation for change and identify choices that may have been overlooked or seen as not being possible in the past. Many people entering therapy are overwhelmed or find themselves at a crossroads in life when they need to adapt to new circumstances or adjust to uncomfortable changes in employment, relationships, or loss. I am an LCSW with experience in Outpatient counseling, grief, and loss, drug and alcohol use, and have worked with unaccompanied minors from Central America. Therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Expressive Art Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. BA in Psychology Susquehanna University MSW Marywood University Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I provide a safe and positive space for clients to work on difficult issues and identify new directions that may not have been considered previously. I work with enhancing motivation for changes that clients decide they want to make in their lives so they can more fully utilize strengths and improve relationships.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I draw from various treatment modalities but lean heavily on my ability to use cognitive-behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, and expressive art therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have had experience in various outpatient counseling settings and most recently worked as a bereavement counselor for a hospital. My training has been in expressive art therapy, grief and loss, and trauma. I consider myself creative and feel I can provide novel approaches to solving problems and identifying options.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work with adults ages 24 and up with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. I have specialized training in perinatal and infant loss.