I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida accepting new clients. I try to match what the client in front of me needs. I use a client-centered approach most often and evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavior therapy or motivational interviewing. I'll give an open, nonjudgmental space to help you move through rather than around difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. I can help with a variety of concerns from adjusting to life changes, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and/or unresolved trauma. For trauma work, there a few methods that we discuss and choose depending on needs: EMDR, CPT and NET. Each trauma intervention is quite different in method but the ultimate goal is the same: post traumatic growth.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session I'll get as much information as is important to be able to help and we'll collaborate on what therapy will look like and how often.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I tailor my approach based on your needs and I am transparent throughout the process. I like all of the interventions I use and tools I provide so I can really match the tools with what you're open to and what's most helpful in the moment.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I can help you build skills to effectively manage the unexpected (or even the unwanted but expected). Stress can influence the way you see yourself and the world, keeping you stuck in past patterns despite your best efforts. Sometimes these patterns require specific interventions before you can get some relief. I'm here to help you build skills necessary to navigate whatever life throws at you. Most of my client have done everything they could and just need someone to sit with them in their space maybe with new tools to work through their concerns.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have years of experience with CBT, it's the evidence based treatment for most mental health conditions.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe therapy is a collaborative process. We create goals for sessions and while methods are best to meet these goals.
Motivational Interviewing
I have years of experience in a residential substance use and cooccuring mental health treatment facility. Motivational interview is the evidence based intervention for substance use treatment and was used daily. I continue to use it to develop rapport and ensure that when we're building treatment plans we're magnifying goals, removing barriers and resolving any remaining ambivalence toward change. After all even when change is positive it takes energy.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT interventions to help clients who love gathering and developing skills to manage their emotional distress and effectively navigate difficult situations. This intervention is the evidence based intervention for borderline personality disorder; however, I include these skills in multiple interventions. I am a certified DBT professional, I do not use strict Linehan DBT.