Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first counseling session can be a mix of anticipation and curiosity. It is a time of building therapeutic rapport, completing paperwork, setting goals, and the opportunity to ask any questions you may have as well. Building rapport is the start of building a trusting relationship with your counselor by sharing your story, your history, and your current situation. The first session is also a time to set goals and discuss what prompted you to seek out counseling, what you hope to achieve, and to set the direction for future sessions. Before your scheduled first session, please write down any questions or information that you would like to share during this time.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is the ability to build rapport with clients. It is important that clients feel heard and supported when they are sharing their thoughts and feelings. Actively listening is a skill that shows the respect and builds the trust of the client, so they feel safe while exploring and processing things that are often difficult to talk about.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My counseling history has been working with clients who are dealing with a history of trauma and are ready to address how the trauma has been affecting them in various ways throughout their lives. Other clients I have had the pleasure to work with are those desiring to learn new skills and trying new ways of coping in a healthier way. Coming into counseling motivated to make the changes and ready to do the work allows clients to get the most out of the sessions in the shortest amount of time.

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