LMHC, 15 years of experience
I am a long-term student of human nature, owing in part to a skill learned in neurodivergence. I practice therefore from a place of both expertise and my human experience. I use in my practice both strength-based counseling and CBT as well as a variety of other evidence-based therapies. I am an expert in a wide variety of problems from addictions, to trauma and Domestic Violence, to anxiety and depression to name a few. I've worked in severe mental illness in clinical psych. I've worked as a social worker with homeless people, with elderly people, and with people with schizophrenia. Above all, I'm an export in instant rapport where I meet my client's where they are at, where you are at, and we begin from there.
In our first session, we will start to get to know each other and with that I will ask about some of your history, some of your stories whether you have experienced trauma, addiction, suicidal ideation, etc. Sure, but I hope to have that within the context of providing a safe and secure and sometimes even fun environment to learn in.
I have worked with all kinds of severe mental illness as well as individuals without severe diagnostic criteria and I enjoy learning and being curious about a client's story. I provide strength-based counseling in navigating a world with my own identity as neurodivergent with diagnoses of ADHD and Autism. I am a recovering addict with long-term sobriety and experience in addictions counseling and can bring this expertise to an individual wanting to talk about this issue and find a solution to it.
I enjoy working adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism as adults. I like to work with folks struggling with anxiety and depression as well and help all people discover why they feel as they do. If you are curious, as I am, as to why you feel the feelings you do I am well equipped to help you find your answers. However, I value that your life become 'better' however you define it, in some meaningful and measureable way. If you want your life to be better and to feel better, then I am the therapist for you. I've seen a wide variety of clients and helped them all find both deeper meaning and measurably better life in the here-and-now.
In conjunction with SMART goals a client will make short term and medium term goals that are measurable and achievable.
I provide instant rapport with most clients and am a good at providing an environment where we become partners in achieving our goals and where you can leave therapy with tools that you can use on your own.
I'm an expert in PTSD and providing a safe environment for curiosity about the effect of trauma in our lives.
I have extensive experience as an ally and have education in culturally informed therapy. I use care, kindness and curiosity in this approach.
Examining the integration of mind and body with therapy and goals.