I believe everyone deserves a safe space to be heard. I help individuals of all backgrounds work through tough times so they can find their road to healing and inner peace. I embrace working with all ages, cultures and backgrounds including first generation immigrant populations, and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents who struggle with trauma, addiction as well as serious mental illness. No matter the challenges I look forward to working with you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our collaboration together will start where you are on your healing journey. Our initial session will focus on what you can expect during treatment and explore your goals. My belief is everyone deserves a safe space to be heard. Your feelings are valid, and it would be my privilege to collaborate with you on the road to uncovering your own personal strength.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe in therapy that includes compassion, curiosity and kindness. My hope is that you leave our work together with new insights exploring things you never considered before. When you're ready to leave the stress and discomfort you are feeling behind, I'm ready and prepared to help.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Sometimes life hands us circumstances beyond our control. In our work together I aim to listen. I believe in therapy that includes compassion, curiosity and kindness. My hope is that you leave our work together with new insights exploring things you never considered before!
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use the treatment modality of cognitive Behavioral Therapy to aid you in linking maladaptive thinking patterns to behaviors and outcomes being experienced.
Motivational Interviewing
I use the treatment modality of Motivational Interviewing to aid my clients in moving past their ambivalence and begin the internal change talk needed for behavioral change.
Trauma Informed Care
I will use the approach of trauma informed care to guide the environment created as part of the therapeutic process and therapeutic alliance.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use the approach of mindfulness-based therapy to aid clients towards increased awareness of the present moment, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use relaxation techniques when appropriate to help clients center themselves.
Psychoanalytic
I use a psychoanalytic approach to aid you in discovering how the unconscious mind can impact your motivations, helping to increas personal insights.