Clients see me as passionate and sincere in my approach. I admire the uniqueness of each individual I encounter. I desire to instill hope amid hardships and guide clients toward healing and wholeness. I am passionate about being able to come alongside my clients and help them reach the goals they want to accomplish in therapy so they can become the person they desire to be. My goal as a therapist is to provide a genuine therapeutic relationship and a safe space for my clients to feel heard, welcomed, and respected. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. I have worked in the field for the last 8 years where I gained experience in assisting clients with presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-esteem issues, relationship and family issues, social competencies, and addiction. I have worked as a therapist at a community mental health agency working with a wide range of clients with different presenting issues, as a counselor at a residential facility for troubled teen girls, as a staff counselor for men and women with substance use disorder, and an adult mentor for individuals with disabilities. In each setting, I have provided coping skills for clients who needed tools to regulate their emotions and have supported them in reaching their treatment plan goals. I enjoy spending time with my toddler who has taught me to learn how to laugh when unexpected things occur, smile when mistakes are made, and maintain peace in the chaos and mess. I am a trauma survivor -- which gives me the confidence to say there is "a living hope that enables me to have both sorrow and joy." -Tim Keller. My self-care consists of quiet time, prayer, and being in nature. I also enjoy a good movie with snacks and a cozy blanket.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I provide various CBT skills to help clients take charge of their minds to discontinue unhelpful and unhealthy negative thoughts. I also assign digital worksheets between scheduled sessions and integrate them into my treatment plans with clients, which has been effective in my clients' overall progress. I will also provide DBT and ACT skills for clients who need tools to regulate their emotions. There are many skills I look forward to sharing with my clients who are ready to implement them in their day-to-day life.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Christian Counseling Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Dialectical Behavior (DBT) EMDR Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Trauma Focused
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength involves providing a genuine therapeutic relationship and a safe space for my clients to feel heard, welcomed, and respected. I am passionate about being able to come alongside my clients and helping them reach the goals they want to accomplish in therapy and become the person they desire to be. My speciality is supporting clients who struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and managing stress.