LMSW-C, 7 years of experience
I am a licensed masters level social worker who has extensive experience working with others to overcome barriers in an effort to support healing and growth. I received my Master's degree from Wayne State University with a focus in Psychodynamic Theory. I am also a Certified Trauma Practitioner through Starr Commonwealth. In addition to working with adults I also have experience working with children (k-12) and their families. I am experienced in working with individuals who have mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, ahostory of sexual assualt and/or domestic violence, as well as grief/loss. My forcus on early intervention is grounded in empathy, understanding, and a deep belief in the resiliency of the human spirit. I work collaboratively with my clients, using a client centered approach, to assist them with building skills to navigate life's challenges. I am dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for clients to explore their emotions and develop the necessary tools to help them move forward.
In our first session we will explore what brought you to therapy and what you would like to achieve with therapy. I believe in aligning treatment with client goals to best promote engagement and progress.
I approach therapy with an empathic stance. I create a welcoming safe environment for clients to discuss what is happening in their lives. I am always thankful and honored to be able to help someone build their skill set to assist them with healing and growth.
I have extensive experience in working with clients who have experienced trauma. I work closely in partnership with the client, and caregivers if client is a minor, to facilitate healing and growth.
I use the CBT modality of treatment to focus on reframing thoughts to improve your mental outlook for a more positive attitude. CBT can help create new pathways in the brain to reprogram negative thoughts associated with depression.
Psychodynamic Theory is rooted in factors that contribute to your overall mental health. These factors may be from childhood experiences, relationships or beliefs. By understanding these contributing factors and how they are influencing our current thought patterns, we can address them so they are not causing barriers to our present life.
Trauma-Focused CBT is a short term intervention that focuses on children, adolescents, and their caregivers process traumas and related difficulties. It helps patients develop coping skills to deal with everyday stressors and build a sense of safety.
Trauma Informed Care focuses on creating a welcoming, safe space for those who have experienced trauma. In this safe space, clients can explore how their trauma is affecting them and learn tools to assist them in coping and moving forward through the trauma. I am a Certified Trauma Practitioner through Starr Commonwealth and have found that this modality of treatment can be very beneficial when used as early intervention or even later intervention after a traumatic event.