I am a down-to-earth, quirky, holistic clinical social worker that uses evidence-based techniques in innovative and creative ways to provide compassionate, empathetic, person-centered care. I am here to help you reach your goals through a personalized process. Together, we can work to come up with a plan that feels right to you to help you work through your concerns and issues and back to a balanced place in your life. I Integrate a holistic approach to help address the physical and emotional issues that come along with stress, overwhelm, and trauma. I will spend time helping you learn grounding techniques coping skills and mindfulness. Whether you are navigating a difficult transition in your life, dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, cycles of anxiety and depression, or working through trauma, I will meet you where you are in your life at this moment with open ears and provide you with a safe space to share your story.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first couple of sessions, we will take some time to explore your current situation, your reason for therapy and your goals.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I generally use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and talk therapy in my practice. All therapy is client-centered and based on the individual and their needs during treatment. I will help you learn and use skills to meet your personal therapy goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have extensive experience working with the geriatric population and their caregivers and family. I have been engaged in care management for over 10 years and during that time became certified in care management to increase my ability to better serve clients. I also am certified as a dementia practitioner. I am certified in trauma-informed care. I have worked in hospice which has provided me with a unique set of skills of having hard conversations with people of all ages throughout the process at end of life. I have provided mental health support to individuals with dual diagnoses and comorbidities.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have a special interest in working with older adults and the geriatric population. I have interest in working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, caregivers of family members, life transitions and ADHD.