Trauma-Focused CBT

My experience with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) has been deeply rewarding, particularly in supporting children, adolescents, and families affected by trauma. I’ve completed specialized TF-CBT training and have used the model in both individual and family therapy settings. In my practice, I value the structured yet flexible nature of TF-CBT — it provides a clear roadmap for helping clients process traumatic experiences while building safety, trust, and coping skills. I guide clients through the core components of the PRACTICE model, emphasizing psychoeducation, relaxation, affect regulation, and gradual exposure through the trauma narrative. I also work closely with caregivers to strengthen attachment and support the child’s healing process. I find that integrating creative modalities, such as art or play techniques, can help make TF-CBT more accessible and developmentally appropriate. Overall, I use TF-CBT to empower clients to regain a sense of control, reframe trauma-related beliefs, and build resilience. It’s a model that combines compassion with evidence-based structure, and I’ve seen it make a meaningful difference in clients’ recovery journeys.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been central to my clinical practice. I’ve completed formal training in CBT and have used it extensively to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to distress. What I appreciate about CBT is its structured, evidence-based approach — it gives clients practical tools they can apply between sessions to create real behavioral and emotional change. In my practice, I often integrate CBT techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and thought journaling. I tailor these interventions to each client’s needs, combining CBT with mindfulness or compassion-focused approaches when appropriate. I find that this flexibility allows clients to build both insight and resilience, helping them develop a more balanced and adaptive way of thinking.

Grief Therapy

My experience with grief has profoundly shaped both my perspective and my practice. Losing someone close to me taught me that grief isn’t something to “get over,” but rather something we learn to live alongside. In my work, this understanding helps me create space for others to move through their own loss at their own pace, without judgment or pressure. I use what I’ve learned to guide how I listen — focusing less on fixing and more on witnessing. Grief has deepened my empathy, my patience, and my capacity to hold complexity — to recognize that joy and sorrow can coexist. In practice, this shows up in how I design sessions, the language I use, and the emphasis I place on connection and self-compassion.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

My experience with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) has been a valuable part of my clinical toolkit. I have received training in SFBT and have used it extensively with clients seeking practical, goal-oriented strategies to navigate challenges. In my practice, I use SFBT to help clients focus on their strengths, resources, and past successes rather than dwelling on problems. I frequently employ techniques like the miracle question, scaling questions, and exception-seeking to help clients identify achievable steps toward their goals. I appreciate the collaborative and empowering nature of SFBT — it allows clients to envision solutions and take actionable steps, even when they feel stuck. By highlighting what is already working in their lives, I help clients build momentum, confidence, and resilience, often achieving meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe.

Reality Therapy

My experience with Reality Therapy has been an important part of my approach to helping clients take responsibility for their choices and focus on what they can control. I have received formal training in Reality Therapy and have applied it in both individual and group settings. In practice, I use Reality Therapy to help clients clarify their needs, evaluate their current behaviors, and make actionable plans to meet those needs in constructive ways. I emphasize the principles of choice theory, encouraging clients to identify which aspects of their situation are within their control and to focus on strategies that lead to meaningful change. I find that this approach fosters accountability, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills. By helping clients set realistic goals and explore practical ways to achieve them, Reality Therapy supports sustainable behavior change and empowers clients to take ownership of their lives.