Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, I will begin by reviewing the documents you submitted prior to ensure any questions are answered. I then like to get to know you by asking background information and learning what brings you to therapy. Time permitting, we may set goals and establish progress measures. We will also create a plan for follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Foremost, I am a person-centered therapist. I believe that nothing can be addressed in a vacuum, so I like to get to know my clients as a whole person. That way, I we can focus on strengths and resources as well as challenges. Sessions with me often feel conversational as I seamlessly weave interventions into our talk. Although sometimes clients will find me enthusiastically sharing how our discussion relates to a theory or intervention that I find relevant. I convey to my clients that our sessions are a safe space, free from judgment and kept confidential. This results in people sharing things they have never told anybody before, which can really help with self-acceptance and growth.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Through my years and experience, I have found: Sometimes, we seek therapy because we need somebody to just listen. We need an unbiased ear and honest feedback, even if it’s hard to hear. Sometimes, we seek therapy because we are lost in our issues or our symptoms. We need help to find clarity and direction. Sometimes, we seek therapy because we have gotten too far away from what is important to us. We need to establish or values. We need accountability for self-care, whether is with healthy boundaries or lifestyle choices. Sometimes, we seek therapy because we feel out of control. We need help to challenge our thoughts or strategies to manage our overwhelming feelings. Sometimes, we seek therapy because something traumatic has happened. We need compassion and support. And often, when we seek therapy we find ways to connect the dots in our lives. We achieve personal growth. In my therapeutic approach, you are the expert in your own life. My job is to empower you to decide your goals and support you working towards them. I can offer you interventions and teach you skills from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I commend your courage to seek help. I would be honored to support you as your therapist.

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