I am focused on helping support clients through challenges in their lives through a strengths-based person- centered approach. I believe that each individual has the capacity within themselves to elicit change and that part of the struggle is not being able to recognize their own internal strengths. My role as a therapist is not to make decisions for other people but to help people build insight into making decisions for themselves. Empowerment is key and central to my practice and I devote time and dedication to forming a therapeutic alliance where you will feel safe, secure and heard. My practice utilizes a variety of modalities because each person I work with is unique and what may work for some may not work for others. Some of those treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approaches, solution-focused, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based. If my approach sounds like what you are looking for, feel free to reach out and set a time to meet. Thank you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session we will review any documentation you completed prior to the session as well as beginning to explore your treatment goals. We will begin to explore family background and dynamics and how this is observed in adult relationships. First sessions are helpful to give the client a chance to ask questions they want to ask as well.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Treatment methods include CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is building the therapeutic relationship, building alliances and forming a space where you feel you can speak openly, honestly and without fear.