I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts with over 15 years experience, and I have worked with many different types of mental health and personal issues including schizophrenia, major depression, anxiety disorders, low self esteem and assertiveness problems, relationship problems, as well as parenting and family related issues. I try to focus on helping people to believe in themselves, and I choose to work collaboratively with them to reach their life goals. If you are uncertain of which direction you you need to go in, we can discus’s together what brought you to seek counseling and what treatment plan might meet your needs. I primarily utilize strength based, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches. The level of effort and work required will differ from person to person, but I will be in your corner every step of the way. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
From the first session onwards I try to work collaboratively to set realistic goals and to formulate a treatment plan together that effectively addresses all their needs. I promote mental and physical health in tandem to create awareness of a lifestyle balance that will help clients in all kinds of relationships and issues. I also have zero tolerance for abusive relationships of any kind in your personal or professional lives, and will advocate for changes as needed. I try to help people gain the knowledge and confidence they need to make positive changes, and have a plan going forward.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I primarily utilize strength based, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches. This may include identifying problems in daily life, relationships, or maladaptive coping skills and replacing them with new ways of thinking or new behaviors in order to create positive changes. I also encourage journaling, relaxation and stress reduction techniques, positive thinking, and sometimes breaking things down into easier to manage pieces.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My areas of strength include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, thought disorders, relationship problems of all kinds, life milestones or transitions, and other mental health issues.