LMHC, 1 years of experience
New to Grow
My approach is solution focused with the belief that you are coming to me for ideas and strategies that you may not have tried before. It is a collaborative approach that is by invitation. That means if one skill set doesn't work for you, we can explore another which may be more in line with your experience. This is also known as a client centered approach.
When we meet for the first time, I will start by asking you what brought you to counseling and will ask some questions to get an idea of the characters and circumstances in your life.
I'm fairly interactive in that I listen, offer feedback, and check in with you about progress. I support you in seeing and feeling change.
I love working with couples. The most common goal seems to be increasing effective communication skills and I can definitely help with communication. Grief and loss is another area in which I have additional training and feel confident that I can be present with you. History of abuse is an interest of mine and I'm willing to hold a place for you that honors your own timing regarding disclosure.
CBT is a standard method for examining the thoughts behind your behavior with the focus on exploring if there might be alternative thoughts which may lead to trying different behaviors. In my practice I include the use of Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.