Hello, I am a licensed professional therapist in North Carolina. My experience has centered on working with diverse populations, from military-affiliated, college, and community behavioral health and private practice. Working within these settings has allowed my involvement with various ages, genders, cultures, and life experiences. My theoretical orientation is Constructivism; therefore, I need to understand my client's life perspectives and how that has influenced their worldview. In working with clients, I also practice an integrated approach using constructivism, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused therapies, and others. Person-centered focuses on the client and allows the client to process feelings and thoughts in a non-judgmental environment with unconditional positive regard. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on the role of thinking in the process of influencing a person's feelings of well-being and how controlling thoughts can affect mental health. This approach maintains the link between emotions and behaviors in the cognitive process. The humanistic therapeutic method emphasizes the counseling relationship and the importance of quality, genuineness, positive regard, and empathy in the counseling relationship. Solution-focused therapy utilizes skills already present to help navigate current concerns, focusing on being present and checking facts on emotions and feelings that might direct reactive responses to stressors. Constructivism proves the space for cultural humility and openness to worldviews I might not have had the privilege to interact with previously.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we'll start by learning a little about each other—your experiences and the methods and approaches I specialize in—to ascertain my abilities to meet your needs. We'll also dive into your specific challenges, history, and expectations for therapy and explore therapeutic goals based on your presenting concerns. This will help us build rapport and allow me to create a tailored plan to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The work we will do together is about you, your growth, and your development. My goal is for you to feel comfortable asking questions and sharing your concerns about any part of the therapy process at any time. You have the right to understand any suggestions I offer and the therapeutic techniques/assessments I might have. You also have the right to refuse any suggestions or assessments/practices I would like to use. As the client, your sessions are focused on your needs, and my desire is for you to feel safe at all times; however, this does not mean feeling uncomfortable about meeting challenging aspects will not happen- meaningful growth takes place in those uncomfortable moments.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with people of various ages and professionals who desire to be active in their journey to change maladaptive behaviors that negatively impact their daily lives and relationships. My clients are eager to improve but need support and skills to make these changes a reality.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) is a form of psychotherapy focused on mindfulness. It helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts without judgment. The goal is to move forward through difficult emotions so you can focus on healing instead of on the negative, which can make you feel stuck.
Attachment-based
An attachment-based approach to therapy looks at the connection between experiences with primary caregivers, usually with parents, and the development of healthy emotional and physical relationships. Developing attachment styles such as anxious, avoidant, and secure is the foundation of how we interact within relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the modalities I use in therapy, which is a form of psychological treatment effective for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and others. Exposure to situations that cause anxiety, like crowded public spaces, can help challenge cognitive distortions while journaling about thoughts throughout the day and recording feelings about those thoughts can help process better emotional and logical thinking.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
CPT how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. In so doing, the patient creates a new understanding and conceptualization of the traumatic event so that it reduces its ongoing negative effects on current life
Couples Counseling
Interventions geared toward helping couples strengthen relationship skills in three primary areas: friendship, conflict management, and building meaning with shared goals. Couples learn the necessary skills to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions while repairing past hurts. these methods are designed to increase closeness and intimacy and are used to improve friendship, foster intimacy, and facilitate growth toward mutual goals.