LMSW-C, 14 years of experience
Hello, I am a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. I received my Masters from Wayne State University in clinical social work and have been practicing for 13 years in a variety of settings. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders. severe and persistent mental illness and people who have experienced traumas. I approach each client with compassion and acceptance.
During our first session together, we'll begin the process of getting to know each other, complete a biopsychosocial assessment and set goals for treatment. . This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I work to create a safe and trusting environment that encourages and allows you to stay on your path towards change and growth. I emanate a casual, but professional therapeutic style, offering space for openness, honesty and laughter.
I enjoy working with adults, older adolescents, couples, and the elderly to improve their outlook on life, reduce mental health symptoms and heal from the past.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice to address emotional issues. I believe our thought directly effect our feelings and behaviors.
Within my practice, I employ strategies from a trauma informed perspective to gaining insight, coping and healing from our past.
I use the Strenth based perspecive to focus on individuals internal strengths and resourcefulness which allows the time to improve resiliency.
Being trained in EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an alternative resouce for processing past traumas.