Thanks for reaching out! Reaching out for support can take bravery and I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia. I provide supportive and direct to my clients. I have 15 years of experience in the counseling field and have supporting people with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders. I graduated from Agnes Scott College, received a Masters of Science from Georgia Tech and earned my Masters of Social Work from The University of Georgia. I love my job and I look forward to working together.
In the first session, I get to know the client and the clients gets to know me. I ask questions like have you had therapy before and what was your experience like or what do you do for fun. The client is welcome to ask me questions as well. We then explore the presenting problem and work together collaboratively to find a solution. I am both supportive and direct.
My greatest strength is my combination of support and direct feedback combined with 15 years of experience working with clients just like you.
I best serve clients ages 18+. I provide support toward specific disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.) as well as for goal setting, life change and stress management.
I have 15 years of experience using CBT to support clients. CBT is effective for a wide range of concerns like anxiety, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder. CBT can also be useful in finding a new perspective or learning a new way to cope with life’s stressors.
I have ten years experience using DBT to support clients with Borderline Personality Disorder and eating disorders. I received my training through The Linehan Institute.