(she/her)
New to Grow
My goal though treatment is to utilize skills that I have acquired though education and training as well as though other personal and professional experiences. When working with clients I keep a focus on setting obtainable goals with the client and working towards obtaining these goals, in order to work towards change. With over 15 years of experience working with clients who have experienced relationship and sexual trauma, adjustment challenges, compulsive behaviors, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience specifically working with the college aged population.
During our first session, often called an intake, i like to explore who you are and get a better understanding what your journey has been, and where you would like to go. I often describe the intake as a chance for me as the clinician to paint a picture of the different parts of the client.
I believe that the therapeutic journey begins with being able to allow yourself to move though what may be at times an uncomfortable experience to work towards positive long-lasting changes. Through exploring the different parts of yourself we can work to create a healthier whole version of you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach when incorporating CBT into practice is to use the modality to establish lasting changes, exploring the patterns of thoughts and behaviors and how it impacts everyday functioning, exploring options for incorporating cognitive or behavior restructuring and activating behavior changes.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My approach with incorporating IFS is too being to look at the person in parts, allowing space to understand on a deeper level the different parts that make up the person and being to understand how these different parts can begin to work together to achieve a balance.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
My approach with DBT is to incorporate a focus on development of emotional regulation, learning tools to identify and manage emotions. From an interpersonal perspective I found this modality to be beneficial to address relationship conflicts, I am particular to focus on self awareness and use of self in relationships, including body language, tone of voice and assertiveness skills.