I have always loved getting to know people and hearing their stories and how they think and view the world. I knew I wanted to work in a field where I could help people, and that desire, and my personal experiences with my own therapist, brought me to clinical social work. I have worked in hospital settings, agency settings, and residential settings. My own personal therapy has helped me immensely. This has given me the drive and passion to help others in their own lives to resolve issues and work to improve their quality of life as mine has been improved. I believe change is always possible no matter how entrenched you may feel in your current situation. Change is possible and, together, we can work to achieve that change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My intake process is when we start to get to know each other. It is when you decide if we are a good fit and will work well together. It will be more of a conversation about your history and what brought you to therapy. At the start of therapy, we will set goals based on your individual needs and wants and we will work together to achieve those goals. Sometimes, we don’t notice progress because it is hard to remember what things were like before. I think it is important to note progress as it occurs, and I will point progress out to you as we go. I will assign homework from time to time if I believe it will be helpful and further the therapeutic process. I love to work with anyone looking to make a positive change in their life.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
I believe the fit between the therapist and the client is the key ingredient to bringing about change. The types of therapy and techniques are also important, but they are just the seasoning in the recipe. I have completed specialized training in meditation practice, mindfulness, applied behavior analysis, and polyvagal theory. I use elements from these trainings in my work with my clients.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strength is my ability to connect with you and understand where you are coming from. I am not judgmental and will help to make you feel comfortable and relaxed during the therapy process.