I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the State of Texas. I earned my Master of Social Work degree in 2016 from SFASU. I have worked with numerous populations including those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, mental health crisis, People Living with HIV/AIDS, as well as those with new and chronic health issues, substance abuse, and job loss. I am a very open-minded person who believes that each client us unique and requires a unique approach to treatment. I have experience counseling clients with a variety of problems bothering them including Stress, Anxiety Self-esteem Depression, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Family Problems, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Building rapport and beginning to get to know each other. I feel it is important that you are a good match as a team in order to be effective.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy to help shape treatment to your individual needs. Some of the therapies/techniques utilized include: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel my biggest strength is helping people realize their potential/strengths. This has really been the best part of counseling for me. Everyone has individual, unique strengths that they may not realize or even be aware of in their day-to-day life. Using these strengths to achieve your goals and overcome your problems is something I love to help each client with no matter what they may be struggling with in terms of diagnosis.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Clients suffering from problems with Stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, career difficulties, coping with life changes, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, family dynamics, isolation/loneliness, life purpose, and mood disorders.