I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist in PA. After graduating in 2004 from Rosemont College, I began my work in Counseling and Behavioral Therapy. I worked for top companies servicing clients before deciding to go out alone. In addition to caring for clients through Grow, I have my private practice, Canopy Counseling Unlimited in Media, PA. I have extensive work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, blended families, and divorced parents. I see clients in the office Monday and Wednesday evenings and see clients in telehealth Tuesday and Thursday evenings. I also am available for telehealth in the mornings Monday through Thursday. The language that I speak is English. Outside of behavioral health care and in my free time, I enjoy building things, remodeling, mission work, snow skiing, traveling, spending time at the beach, and of course, time with my family.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
With the stress of today, everyone is experiencing some parts of their life that are not what they want it to be. We will find strategies that will help you, I will teach you coping skills that will fit you, and help you process the areas in your life you want to change. You will apply these strategies and be able to see a positive change in your life. I want you to be comfortable coming to see me and feel supported. I come up with lots of ideas to help you on your journey. We will work together to understand the "whys" and build better strategies to improve the areas in your life you want to change. We will look at the ways to improve communication with others and develop good self-esteem. I believe that everyone can succeed when they feel supported and not judged.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My counseling strength is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT.) Cognitive behavioral therapy is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you feel, think, and act. The therapy aims to find practical ways to help you deal with problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a modified type of CBT. Its main goal is to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. ( I am certified in DBT.)
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have worked with individuals diagnosed with Anxiety, Autism (both child and adult- with a license in this area), Bipolar, Depression, Stress Management, and too many others to list. My license in counseling helps focus on feelings and beliefs while my license in behavioral therapy helps focus on behaviors and environments that impede growth. I use both in my approach. My background in mental health has given me experience in knowing that each person's needs are special and unique and that there are no "cookie-cutter" answers to solve problems. I will meet you where you are and work along with you on finding balance. My approach is to help individuals and families bring back and restore the balance that was once there and watch the growth that takes place!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have extensive work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, blended families, and divorced parents.