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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from PA with a Masters Degree in Social Services from Bryn Mawr College. I have 15 years of diverse experience across various clinical settings. Specializing in supporting adults facing mental wellness challenges, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to overcome obstacles and achieve wholistic well-being. I bring compassion, expertise and a strengths based approach to my therapy practice, fostering a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session you can expect a warm and welcoming environment where you have the opportunity to share your concerns, goals and hopes for therapy. I will begin by introducing myself, explaining the therapy process, and discussing confidentiality and consent. I will invite you to discuss what brings you to therapy, your background and any other relevant current information. Overall, the initial session is a chance for me to get to know you better and lay the foundation for our therapeutic journey ahead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having an affinity for the well-being of people I have developed an empathic spirit and have been able to create a safe and non judgmental space for my clients, and my skill for building therapeutic relationships. I excel in active listening, validation and providing compassionate support to the people I serve.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy helping individuals who struggle with finding their value and self worth amidst setbacks. I offer a safe space to explore and redefine their value and sense of worth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a widely used approach that involves identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote healthier mental well being. I can help clients explore and reframe their thoughts, provide support and offer coping strategies.
Compassion Focused
This model emphasizes cultivating self-compassion and empathy towards self and others. Using this approach helps clients develop an understanding of self acceptance of their own struggles, fostering a sense of kindness and warmth towards themselves, promoting emotional resilience, healing, and a more compassionate outlook on life.
Grief Therapy
Grief therapy focuses on helping individuals cope with the loss of a loved one. I provide a supportive environment for clients to express their emotions, thoughts, and memories such as story telling, journaling and creative expression may be used to facilitate the grieving process. I help individuals develop coping strategies to adjust to life without their loved one.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care involves recognizing the wide-spread impact of trauma and creating a space that promotes safety, trust and empowerment for the individual. Using this approach I prioritize understanding and the potential impact of trauma on an individual's life and tailor each intervention accordingly.
Strength-Based
Strength Based Therapy focuses on identifying and building upon an individual's strengths, resources, and capabilities rather than solely focusing on deficits or weaknesses. By highlighting these strengths I empower clients to develop confidence, resilience, and self-efficacy in addressing challenges that may be present.