I'm a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced for over fifteen years, working with diverse populations with various issues. I have always seen it as an honor and privilege that you have chosen me to be on this journey of self-discovery and self-mastery of whatever challenges you face. I believe you are not a "billing code" but an individual who dares to seek help to improve the quality of your life
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect a person who is genuinely invested in them, with a sense of humor when appropriate, and who strives to help them feel relaxed, comfortable, and safe to be themselves throughout the time we share.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths are humility, empathy, compassion, effective listening, and years of combining the education and wisdom of helping others.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am comfortable working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages within the military, substance use, sexual trauma, and women issues.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT within my practice of 15 years within a wide range of populations with mental health problems such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma, and alcohol and substance use disorders. It has helped many of my clients challenge reoccurring negative thoughts from past experiences and self-esteem issues. I use CBT to help individuals to recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence their day-to-day functioning. Then, I use their acquired new knowledge to help them change their thinking patterns, which can help whatever challenges they're dealing with through specific skills.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Clients are taught to construct solutions rather than dwell on worst scenarios and past events. It's about changing their concept of "all or nothing." Teaching Clients "You are the Expert in their own Lives!
Strength-Based
I have used Strength-based therapy for the past fifteen years, a positive psychotherapy approach that focuses on a person's inherent strengths, resiliency, and positive qualities to improve their well-being and reduce problematic symptoms. I've seen clients beginning sessions with a sense of low self-esteem, hopelessness, and powerlessness change by the end of the session with a new outlook on their abilities and looking forward to the future.