Greetings, creating better, evoking life, helping those who hurt. I'm glad you are here, it's not easy to reach out for help. I am glad you are here and i am happy to help you. This takes courage to reach out, sometimes we have fear and worries that hold us back in life. I help people who hurt, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, sleep issues, self esteem issues, rare and chronic illnesses such as; Chronic Lyme, babesiosis, bartonella, Ehlers Danlos, POTS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Autoimmune Encephalitis, and other autoimmune disorders. I am a MULTISTATE Licensed Professional Counselor (TX, CT, DE) in which if you travel I have licensure in other states resulting in a benefit for you. I have a Nationally Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Published Author of children and adult mental health books, The host of the Play Therapy Network (TM) and an advocate for rare diseases and mental health.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Understanding caring environment, learning how to social and emotional regulate emotions. Discussion of relevant history and presenting concerns. Acknowledgment and validation of the courage to come to therapy, it is not easy and sometimes one of the most difficult things a person does. We will explore feelings and emotions and process what is causing struggles, as well as unresolved issues while learning tools to move forward and thrive.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have extensive experience with all ages and all populations. I have lived on the West Coast, the Midwest, the South, and the East Coast. I am understanding, caring, empathic and direct to the point of what is needed to help you heal. I utilize an Attachment based approach with CBT/Adlerian integrated.