LPC, 13 years of experience
Some say “Life’s a journey, not a destination.” But what if your journey has always been an uphill climb, or worse yet, you reached the top and realized you had taken the wrong path? Our experiences in life often make it difficult to find the right route. Though the obstacles you face may seem overwhelming, you do not have to make this trip alone! With over 13 years of counseling experience, I have worked in settings ranging from state hospitals and prisons to residential treatment centers along with outpatient clinics and private practice offices. I specialize in the use of Exposure Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help my clients grow and thrive. Meeting life’s demands and committing to positive changes can be difficult and painful at times, but you are not alone! It is my hope that through our collaborative relationship you can find the fulfillment and peace of mind you have been seeking. Schedule an interview today and let’s start working toward a happier, healthier future for you!
The first session will be primarily assessment focused, with discussion of topics relevant to treatment planning and explanation of therapeutic modalities and techniques. Attention will be given to discussing your presenting concerns in detail, along with expectations for the process and what you hope to achieve from engaging with therapy.
I love to think outside the box and I conceptualize the world in unique, value driven terms that help my clients find meaning amidst the challenges they are faced with. I excel at helping clients clearly identify their areas of need and selecting interventions that will help them overcome barriers that have prevented progress for them in the past. I strive to be highly flexible/adaptable so that I can meet you where you're at and effectively conceptualize your goals, problems, needs, strengths, etc. in order to foster your success
I have a balanced style that can be active/directive at times when needed and varies depending on your needs. My ideal clients are willing to invest the time and dedication that is required to achieve lasting change and happiness. While my primary approach involves an open-minded/supportive stance, my ideal client is receptive to having their thinking challenged at times to promote further growth and increased self-awareness
I utilize various approaches (such as early recollections, examination of exogenous factors, exploration of family dynamics, exploration of private logic and core beliefs, etc.) to clarify the preferred lifestyle paradigm of my clients. We then look for ways to adapt that paradigm to better serve your current needs, achieve goals, and resolve problems
I explore early life experiences and core beliefs while providing psychoeducation about early life maladaptive schemas and schema modes. We work on understanding the relationship between early life content and on implementing skills and perspectives that promote a better balance of responses to improve functionality in the present. I also incorporate experiential exercises such as rescripting and "chair work" to help clients re-conceptualize how to meet their needs more effectively
I utilize imaginal and in vivo exposure exercises and protocols to help clients lean into and habituate themselves to disturbing and intrusive thoughts, images, sensations, etc. as needed. I also adapt the principles of exposure for application with dealing with Trauma/Grief issues for clients