People often ask me why I became a therapist. Helping people in short is why, but it does not quite grasp the process that happens. The more time I spend in this field, the simpler the answer gets, having someone’s trust in you to get to the root of someone’s struggle to make a longstanding impact on individuals. Although evidence-based practices are necessary and important, my main priority in the room is the client-therapist relationship. I am a big believer that the most important part of therapy is the relationship. As an attachment-focused therapist, a secure therapeutic relationship brings safety, trust, and growth. For the last 6 years, I worked for a mental health program that focused heavily on the mind-body connection. I value the importance of approaching clients, addressing both the mind and the body to treat the whole person.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together you can expect a brief introduction and conversation to get to know your current struggles. I want to be sure to gather your goals in the first session so I can begin to tailor an individualized treatment approach for you.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Response). I also regularly utilize body-based practices as additional skills to help regulate the nervous system.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, anxiety disorders, grief, college-age students, life transitions and relational distress. I enjoy and have the most experience working with adults.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Adults struggling with mental health issues primarily depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, women's issues, grief and relational distress.