New to Grow
I am a graduate of IU Columbus, and am a licensed mental health counselor. I have been in practice since 2022. As a therapist, I use a person centered approach and have training in ACT, and CAMs-care. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, who are diagnosed with bipolar, anxiety, depression, or experiencing suicidal ideation, and those with chronic medical conditions. While not Christian, I am able to work with clients who profess that faith.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a our time to build rapport. I like to know what are your values and your goals along with what brings you to therapy. As a person centered therapist, I validate your experiences while collaborating with you to set treatment goals that are specific, meaningful to you, along with being achievable, realistic, and able to be met in a timely manner.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I like to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your goals. While I tend to use a person centered approach in therapy, I also use interventions from ACT and from other modalities.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have training in using ACT in therapy sessions. I use interventions based on client needs to assist them in setting goals, learning how to recognize complex emotions and navigate their experiences in order to have a richer, fuller life.
Strength-Based
I have been utilizing a strengths based person centered approach to therapy since graduating with my master's in mental health counseling. This intervention is based on helping a person better recognize their abilities, practice self-compassion, and build coping skills based upon each person's needs