Hi! I am a Social Worker with a clinical license in Michigan. I have been practicing at a clinical level for the last 9 years however have been in the social work field for 14 years. Sometimes life experiences, situations result in us having intrusive thoughts and strong uncomfortable feelings that keep us feeling stuck and prevent us from moving forward. I want to help you through these experiences so that you can reach your desired goals and potential.
During the first session we will spend some time getting to know each other and exploring what you are looking for in a therapist and what lead to you seeking treatment. This will allow you time to ensure that I am a good fit for you and for us to have an initial plan for your goals.
I take a collaborative approach to your care because I believe you are the expert of yourself and your life even when it may not feel that way due to circumstances, negative thought patterns, and strong difficult emotions. I offer a space to feel safe and allow you to be vulnerable while we explore these so that you can learn the additional skills to feel more confident with this belief in yourself.
I have found that when someone can recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors they can begin to manage and change their thinking process in order to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger among many other concerns.
I have been trained in EMDR for 5 years in order to assist clients in processing through difficult and traumatic memories in order to cope with and recover from trauma symptoms.
I am trained in DBT and utilize many of the DBT practices and skills in order to assist clients in managing and coping with intense emotions and developing healthy relationships and boundaries.
My entire social work practice is meant to provide a safe and trauma informed environment in order to assist clients in feeling comfortable to explore the struggles they are having.