(she/her)
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten plus years supporting individuals, families and children facing mental health concerns, life transitions or stressors. I use a compassionate and strengths based approach to help you reach your identified goals and develop confidence in your unique self. I truly believe in the power of therapy and strive to provide a safe supportive place were you can explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, at your own pace and ultimately build inner resilience and celebrate your uniqueness. I tailor our work together based on what we agree would be most beneficial approach to your goals and have a host of treatment modalities I pull from. To me, healing is a journey, a coming back towards self, and it does not have to be done alone.
In our first session together we will focus on getting to know one another and answering any questions you may have about counseling, as well as identifying areas you want support with. I will also gather information about your history as well as present symptoms and we will establish some short term and long term goals. We will talk about my approach in therapy so that you can best determine whether it it is a good fit for you and/or your family. You will find a comfortable and safe place to share and process your feelings, thoughts and experiences. I aim for you to leave your session with a renewed sense of hope, self awareness and confidence. I enjoy looking deep at what brings one to their current situation and empowering individuals to make the positive lasting changes they want in their lives.
I have extensive experience in the field of mental health with adults and children that has provided me with the clinical skills to best support you. These experiences include acting as outpatient therapist, clinical supervisor and, clinical director of mental health programming for over ten years with work in a variety of settings including private practice, home/community settings, foster care and the county. My experience and background helps me further provide individualized treatment suited to your needs as well as integration with the systems at hand. Some of the past trainings and certifications I have completed include ABA behavioral training, trauma focused treatment, CBT, DBT, mindfulness based work, child and play therapy and clinical supervision, among others. I am also a registered clinical supervisor with the board for other professionals seeking their LCSW.
I love working with children, teenagers, young adults, families, and adults. Many times the individuals I have had helped are having difficulties with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, interpersonal struggles, family dynamics, trauma, life transitions and grief.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help individuals explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are impacting their lives. We work together to develop self awareness and radical compassion while building the skills necessary to change patterns of behavior and thinking.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy which honors the mind-body-spirit connection and incorporates mindfulness based skills as part of healing.
Trauma Informed Care
I believe in trauma informed therapy and include trauma assessment and treatment as part of my work.
Compassion Focused
I am able to help individuals on a journey through self to help one uncover how and what past experiences, attachment patterns, and subconcious narratives or beliefs may be shaping or impacting their present reality. We use our session time together, as a platform for one to freely explore the root of one's challenges, in order to process and release what is needed. I believe deeply in the power of connection and unconditional support in therapy and hope to offer a space where you can laugh, cry, and feel seen and heard.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Kids primary language is play. I incorporate a variety of play and creative interventions in sessions to help children process thoughts and feelings and learn to develop coping skills, impulse control and positive decision making, among other skills. Play or art can be therapist led or child led and helps children develop a sense of mastery over their life and build towards making positive behavioral gains. We also look at underlying causes for difficult behaviors and symptoms together, examining family systems, function of behaviors, types of reinforcement, along with care for internal/bioligical factors as well as external/systematic influences on your child. In today’s times children are encountering more and more stressors and our sessions are a safe place for your child to learn about feelings, build their ability to communicate effectively and process what is needed while building adaptive emotional regulation skills. Parent and family counseling, psychoeducational support and behavioral modification is included as well.