LCSW, 10 years of experience
New to Grow
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping individuals thrive and I believe that everyone is capable of doing amazing things when given the right opportunities and environment to succeed. I have found joy in helping individuals become healthier versions of themselves. I have worked within specialized high acuity programs and within traditional outpatient settings, so no matter the setting or the level of care needed, I can be adaptable and dynamic enough to handle challenges with great empathy and understanding. I believe in looking at an individual's whole health - their mind, body, and spirit, as they are interconnected, in order to create balance. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower individuals while helping them to build their hope and resiliency. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder etc., individuals who have experienced trauma, individuals struggling with navigating relationships and individuals needing support through different life transitions.
During our first session, we will begin getting to know each other. I will ask several questions to gain insight into your background, challenges, and goals for treatment over time to ensure that we are both working towards the same goals. This is also your opportunity to get to know me and ask any questions to aid with building our therapeutic relationship.
I am positive, warm, engaging, and attuned with my clients. I believe in meeting clients where they are in life and helping to guide them to where they need to be. I believe the details matter and that it is a privilege to hear someone’s story - one that I do not take lightly. I ensure that I am always utilizing research based approaches that are best suited for you as an individual because each person is unique and deservers a individualized approach. This journey is about progress, not perfection, and I wholeheartedly believe everyone is capable of change if they are willing to take the steps needed to do so. It is an honor and a privilege to be on this journey with you.
The ideal client is one who is willing to commit to this journey of whole health and healing by doing the work needed. The ideal client is also open and forthcoming and as your therapist, I am willing to commit to helping you along this journey and to work just as hard for you as you are willing to work for yourself. I believe the therapeutic relationship is very important and a key aspect of a client’s journey within therapy. To choose to commit to therapy is a decision that takes great strength, courage, and vulnerability, but it is also one that is very rewarding.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most effective forms of therapy and I am able to utilize this treatment method to aid individuals with creating healthier patterns of thinking in order to create behavioral changes.
Utilizing Trauma informed care is an essential part of my practice. I am knowledgeable of how the past may impact our current mood, behavior and functioning in several ways.
Throughout life we constantly try to achieve balance and with this treatment model I help individuals to balance acceptance and change while creating more peace in the present moment.
I often utilize a strength-based approach to empower individuals towards change, to aid with building confidence and with building hope for the future.