New to Grow
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts, as well as a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with over 4 years of experience working with clients of all ages and diagnoses including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, dementia, PTSD, and grief and loss. I specialize in treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and past trauma through a holistic, client-centered and trauma-informed lens.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is typically focused on getting to know you, your reasons for coming to therapy, past mental health treatment, and goals you want to focus on.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe one of my biggest strengths is my ability to meet a client where they're at. I always try to show up to sessions as authentically as possible, and use clinical and personal experience to guide my work. I feel my biggest strength approach wise, is being able to use analytical and receptive music therapy, as a board certified music therapist, to help clients with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are individuals who struggle with various forms of anxiety and low self-esteem, are open and ready for therapeutic work, and desire a judgement free space to express themselves freely.
Psychodynamic
I help clients examine unconscious processes (thoughts, desires, memories) and past relationships to deepen their understanding of themselves and how influential these are on current emotions and behaviors.
Humanistic
I work from a holistic lens and view the client as an integrated whole rather than a set of symptoms. I place emphasis on empathetic and active listening, unconditional positive regard, and compassionate reflection when speaking with clients.
Feminist
I am mindful of how social, cultural, and political forces, particularly power imbalances, oppression, and gender roles have an impact on mental health.