I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennnsylvania with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, blending CBT and DBT to treat anxiety and depressive disorders, while also helping clients with goal setting and personal development. I bring warmth, humor and a down to earth style to therapy, fostering strong relationships with my clients. I incorporate and encourage nature informed therapy.
I like to conduct a biopsychosocial assessment during the initial appointment to understand a client's history, hereditary factors, and current context. Operating from a behaviorist perspective, I believe that a client's circumstances play a significant role in shaping their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A behaviorism focus helps guide my client toward practical change by addressing how their situations influence their thoughts and feelings. My use of humor and a relatable style creates a warm and engaging therapeutic environment, making it easy to open up and connect. My trauma-informed approach ensures sensitivity to my client's past experiences and focuses on creating a safe a supportive space for healing.
Making the client aware of cognitive biases and learning to challenge those to offer different perspectives and decrease impact of symptoms.
I utilize motivational interviewing to recognize existing strengths and encourage change within people.
Acceptance of circumstances and focusing on what is within an individual's control can be a powerful tool in healing.
I believe that everyone has the ability to make necessary changes in their lives.