As an experienced clinician, I have worked with every age group, providing various forms of crisis intervention. I have over 20 years of experience and a strong foundation in many areas of Social work, from the Psych ED to Domestic Violence Courts and Perinatal Social Work. In the last decade, I have shifted to EAP work with employees and their families in corporate, federal, intelligence, and military settings.
I like to start with a brief introduction, then I will give some background about what our session structure will look like. Next, we can get into the main reason you are seeking therapy. This will help us with an understanding of the flow of each session and provide guidance for creating a personalized treatment plan.
I take an active role in helping clients clarify their issues and identify an effective solution that fits their personal needs. My approach to therapy generally focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns in order to change behavior approaches in life and interpersonal relationships. I believe that every person has the ability to break through barriers that we are faced with in life, but sometimes we may need some assistance. And this is when I come in.
I am passionate about helping people in their everyday lives manage challenges and crises find resources and support to restore balance during some of their most chaotic, and stressful times. I believe Therapy is an opportunity to help people navigate change, promote growth, and restore hope along their journey. Life can create challenges ranging from minor to major, brief to long-term, and even the most resilient, will benefit from an empathetic and non-judgemental ear during those times.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
There are many issues in life that a therapist can assist you in overcoming. I can assist you in dealing with your immediate issues as we teach you skills to deal with issues that also may arise in the future. We will work together to develop a strong therapeutic relationship that emphasizes teamwork and yields positive results.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I take an active role in helping clients to clarify their issues and identify an effective solution that fits their personal needs. My approach generally focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns in order to change or enhance behavioral approaches in life and in interpersonal relationships.
Motivational Interviewing
I believe that every person has the ability to break through barriers that are holding them back in life, but sometimes we may need some assistance. This is when working in collaboration with a compassionate therapist in a safe, non-judgmental space can help one navigate change, promote growth, healing and restore hope.
Strength-Based
I seek to understand the unique strengths of each client within the context of their own ethnic, cultural, and racial identity. I strive to understand each person's unique background and acknowledge the difficulties each client has experienced when working with clients to design personalized treatment plans to meet their goals.