LICSW, 24 years of experience
New to Grow
I'm self aware, having chosen a pathway of self exploration to become my best self. I am a survivor of my story, who has always known the importance of never surrendering to any situation life hands me. My resilience and positivity have guided my decisions to choose fighting like hell to be the greatest version of myself. I love laughter, and always make sure to not take myself to seriously. I live passionately with growing self esteem as a result of having the highest priority on SELF LOVE. I am a natural empath having helped many clients to navigate through their hurdles, with much success. My treatment approach will always require my clients to be prepared for the action phase of their journey. Many clients that I have mentored with eating compulsions have had favorable outcomes as a result of our therapeutic relationship. I am a survivor of acting out with food, including a period of 17 years of battling bulimia, and a lifetime of searching for PEACE from the addiction of food. Since October 2004 I have lived in recovery, with no episodes of bulimic behaviors, and a healthy relationship with food beyond my wildest dreams. I have found the PEACE I have been searching for which motivates me to help others to live in a healthy body. I have shared this struggle to allow you a deeper understanding of my personal story. I believe everything I have survived have taught me life lessons that have allowed me to see the humanity within all those that I cross paths with, keeping me non-judgemental, and filled with humility. I have the skills to help you too, I believe that is why I'm here.
During the first session it is our introduction to one another. I will be open to questions that you will ask, understanding the need to help you learn who I am. I will spend time getting to know you and what you are hoping to achieve. It's critical to the work, that you see in me the hope that we can do something special together. I will provide the emotional support to meet you where you are, and the encouragement to help you move forward. I do believe we face our challenges with positivity and hope, anything is possible. I want you to find your peace and purpose in life too. I believe all of our struggles help us to become more self aware, and stronger. Let's do some great stuff together!
I'm a 70 year old woman with a strong sense of what it takes to navigate through the aging process. I don't want a mediocre existence because of the number of years I have collected on earth. I believe the investment we make in ourselves serves us first and foremost. It also empowers me to be a vehicle of change for others, as I have the clarity of thought along with the strongest belief that helping others is what we are on earth to do. I am always guided by these daily directives; seek peace, listen with my ears and heart, and never give up on myself or others.
My dream clients come into therapy with the conviction to do what it takes to heal. It touches my soul when someone's emotional pain is no longer acceptable, and they are prepared to do the necessary work to heal and become more self aware, no longer a victim.
Acceptance is critical to beginning the work. Commitment is the requirement to begin the action phases of healing. It's critical to move with intention from awareness to actually doing the work.