I am a committed and highly dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with excellent rapport building skills honed through experience as a therapist, teacher, and life lessons. I understand that the therapeutic relationship is extremely important to making progress with your goals. I have experience working with adults, seniors, teens, and adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds. Much of my experience has been working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, grief and loss, PTSD, and mood disorders. I have training in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Most importantly, I utilize a strengths-based approach which builds on your own personal, unique set of strengths and abilities to overcome problems.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we’ll work on building trust and rapport, and further explore your challenges and what you’re hoping to accomplish with therapy.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize mostly CBT based treatment methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Additionally, I use other tools such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and communication building skills, among others based on need.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have excellent rapport building and listening skills that allow me to understand you better and utilize a strengths-based approach that builds on your own personal, unique set of strengths and abilities to overcome your challenges.