Reaching out for help can be difficult and the thought of seeing a therapist can seem intimidating. I believe that with the right therapist, you can express yourself freely without fear of judgement and receive the support you need and desire. No two people's journey and life experiences are the same, so I take an individualized approach with my clients. I strive to provide a welcoming environment that will support your unique development of self-awareness, vulnerability, and growth. Together, we will identify your goals for treatment and work towards those in a collaborative process. I value feedback so I can ensure your goals and voice are at the heart of our work. I strive to develop trust between us so you feel comfortable opening up. I utilize values, humor, and compassion so we can build an authentic, therapeutic relationship to make changes. In sessions, I will often bring us back to the present moment to build awareness and identify old patterns of behaviors so we can create new habits.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first few sessions, I will lead. I want to get to know not only what's bringing you in, about your family, routines, passions, strengths and more. We'll create goals together and map out how we're going to work on them. After the first few, we'll start the collaborative process. I like to keep my sessions flexible and always make space for what you need that day. If I am noticing patterns, I will bring something in to address them. My goal with each session is to make you feel heard and validated along with providing you tools and knowledge. I utilize concepts of CBT by looking at how your thoughts and feelings impact your behaviors. We'll explore helpful and unhelpful thoughts along with practicing reframing them. I love using pieces of ACT. We'll identify your values and what's most important to you. We'll also look at what's getting in the way of those and utilize mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive defusion. I will always bring your strengths into the room and see how we can build upon those.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with clients for the past 21 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping clients (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress. My core focus is on client growth, development, and wellness, positively orientated with an approach clients with a humanistic and holistic perspective. I will make every attempt to develop skills and competencies to help clients create a regimen to improve and maintain their own mental wellness.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
A core benefit of ACT is the impact it has on psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility is the ability to embrace your thoughts and feelings when they are useful and to set them aside when they are not. This allows you to respond thoughtfully to your inner experience and avoid short-term, impulsive actions, focusing instead on living a meaningful life
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling can bring the client into a closer relationship with God and His Son where value based healing can take place.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT actively works toward solutions. It helps patients identify what they do well. It then encourages them to use their strengths to reach their goals. Because SFBT is goal-oriented and short-term, it can be less costly and less time-consuming than long-term therapy.
Psychoeducation
Psychotherapy has been shown to improve emotional and psychological well-being and is linked with positive changes in the brain and body. The benefits also include fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems, and increased work/relationship satisfaction.