LMHC, 6 years of experience
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I completed my registered internship at a private practice specializing in working with the youth population and Autism population. My ideal client is someone ready to make a positive change in his or her life, working through self-improvement. These clients wish to improve/develop skills they are having difficulty with and/or are not able to develop on their own.
During the first session a treatment plan is created to guide our work. In this initial session the client and/or clients' parents identify and define the presenting problem. Many times
Skill development such as communication skills, social skills, self-awareness, self-esteem, general coping skills, etc are a top priority in my work (as stated above). Understanding how my clients learn best is an important part of my work and the results are utilized in session. Altering how my sessions are facilitated to meet my clients needs.
My clients are typically between ages 6-35 but I am trained to work with all ages.
Treatment should be tailored for each client each session. I employ a variety of modalities including but not limited to CBT, Person Centered, Adlerian, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. I employ psycho-educational experiences such as playing board games and reading books and have training in ABA therapy, which when appropriate, influences my work.