Hello! I have been a licensed counselor for over 20 years. I work with several types, folks that feel bottomed out, maybe frozen by an event. But I also work with those who feel most of life is going well, it’s just this one spot in their life that “keeps rearing its ugly head.” Nothing is too small to talk about if it bugs you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
There will be no jumping in!! In your first session, I will only ask about basic information, such as education level, family, what kind of hobbies you like, etcetera. There is no need to go into any major problems or traumatic events. It's preferred that you don't and that you just talk about this benign information so that you can see if you are comfortable talking to me, to see if I'm a good fit for you. If you are looking for EMDR, that process will not start until a complete history is done and other prep procedures are done to make sure you're in a good space to do it.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my strengths is listening without judgment. I've been through a lot in my own life, so I get it, life happens.