I'm a LCSW with over 14 years of experience. I've worked with various types of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I currently specialize in adult adoptees, caregiver stress, and recent "break ups" be it romantic, friendship or family estrangement. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors. I also use acceptance and commitment therapy which implements mindfulness as a way to live a more fulfilled life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect a safe and non-judgmental space where their concerns, emotions, and experiences are respected and validated. I provide compassionate listening and strive to understand each client's unique perspective and challenges. Together, we collaboratively explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight and develop effective coping strategies. Clients can anticipate confidentiality, empathy, and professional guidance aimed at fostering growth, healing, and overall well-being throughout our therapeutic journey.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel my biggest strengths are helping clients that have anxiety, caregiver stress, and adult adoptees. I'm open to accepting clients outside of my niche and work effectively with clients with anxiety and depression issues.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Corporate executives, people who are suffering from caregiver stress, burnout
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
My experience with ACT involves integrating its principles and techniques into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate psychological flexibility and lead more meaningful lives. Through mindfulness practices, clients learn to observe their thoughts without judgment and develop greater awareness of their inner experiences. I guide clients in clarifying their values and setting goals that are in alignment with those values. Together, we work on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, while also fostering acceptance of difficult emotions. By incorporating ACT strategies, clients can develop skills to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and pursue a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I've utilized a structured and collaborative approach to help clients recognize and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT involves identifying specific thoughts and beliefs that contribute to distressing emotions and maladaptive behaviors. Through a process of exploration and questioning, I work with clients to challenge these cognitive distortions and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I've focused on helping clients build skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts of mindfulness and dialectics to help clients develop healthier ways of managing emotions and navigating relationships.