I am a Licensed clinical social worker with certifications in Grief counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy. Trauma, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Certified as a Domestic Violence Response Specialist.
First session are usually involved with intake paperwork, brief details of myself including descriptions of treatments, and getting to know each other.
I am ecliptic, and utilize elements of trauma focused CBT, mindfulness, cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution focused, and psycho-education. Most importantly. working closely YOU to develop the right treatment plan throughout a collaborative process. It all begins with a conversation. I'm here for you when your ready.
My style is a relaxed conversation, my experience, is as follows; working within mother baby shelters over 25 years, Adolescents, Level of care (acute med surg) inpatient, First Responders, Law enforcement. Populations that I have worked with include areas of trauma, grief, depression, suicide, bullying, substance abuse, self esteem and includes Life Changes.
Treatment is based on the cognitive triangle; thoughts lead to feelings which lead to behavior. Change one they all change.
as above, change one they all change, thoughts, feelings, behavior. Learn skills to develop a way to reduce or take away the risk in order to prevent
The brain protects itself from danger including memories. Through CBT trauma focus - The telling of their story, helping them to identify what triggers their memory today - assisting them to work through the distortion that its happening now - it's a bad memory.
Most couples will identify unhealthy communication styles. Treatment is focused and brief, I begin to explore their communication styles, re-connect in healthier communication which can increase thier intimacy and support for each other. Infidelity is broken trust. In couples counseling we focus on rebuilding trust through support, communication and skills.