I believe that therapy is a partnership between the client and therapist and utilize client centered goals, coupled with evidenced based approaches to provide a holistic and dynamic approach for achieving overall well-being. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, dealing with trauma and abuse, as well as adjustment issues. I also work with families to increase effective parenting and communication. As a former military spouse, I am well versed in the complexities of military life and transitions and the hardships these present within the family unit. I look forward to working with you. I'm proud to offer a safe and supportive atmosphere via video chat/phone sessions which can be completed within the comfort of your home or on the go!
The first session (intake) is mostly information gathering. It is where we get to know each other, I can get an idea of the issues and we collaboratively come up with a plan for moving forward to treat specific issues.
When treating my clients, I believe that my biggest strengths are experience and "being real". I am a very directive therapist, but I also have the ability to stop and listen when a client just needs to talk.
CPT is an off shoot of CBT and is a proven method for decreasing overall symptoms associated with PTSD.
Utilization of solution focused treatment is successful in treatment of situational triggers and events.
TF-CBT is a cognitive behavioral approach to trauma that is utilized in children. I have completed training in TF-CBT and have been using it for 6 years.
CBT is the gold standard of therapy and focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions which can keep us stuck.