I am a client centered therapist/psychologist with 13+ years of experience working with couples and individuals age 18 and older. My schedule is generally Monday through Thursday from 9-5 PT and Friday from 9-3 PT. You can expect me to be empathic and understanding of your concerns, without judgment. I won't be telling you how to live your life or giving you advice you haven't asked for. If you want advice, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best. I work with you to help you gain insight into what is bothering you. Together we can help find new ways of understanding yourself (self-empathy) and discover/change how you are looking at the world around you. We can work to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. My goal is to eventually have you be able to better handle feelings and emotions and live a happier more fulfilled life without me being there to help. What are your goals? What would you like to work on with me?
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Insight and understanding of themselves. Feelings of being understood by me. Different perspectives and ways of lolling at problems and issues. Relief from depressed or anxious mood.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Client centered empathy and unconditional positive regard. (CCT) Creating discrepancy; differences between the way you feel and the way you want to feel. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coping strategies. (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy emotion regulation skills. (DBT) Gentle confrontation. Pointing out areas for redirection. (Gestalt) Culturally aware and sensitive language and communication.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Helping individuals feel understood and gain personal insights into better understanding themselves. Helping couples learn how important communication is and what good communication looks like.