Life can be extremely busy and trying at times, especially now with all of the stressful changes in our lives, and we can feel as though we have too many roles to fill at once. This can create anxiety, depression, stress, and family issues. Having someone to help work through these difficulties can be extremely beneficial. I have many years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families who have needed assistance with child behavioral issues, parenting, family conflict, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, stress related to life transitions, self-injurious behaviors, depression, anxiety, infertility stress, and trauma. I like to build a good rapport with the client, sometimes through humor, to help them feel comfortable sharing their stories with me.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session I use a more casual approach to really get to know the client and to work on building a good rapport. My goal is to help the client feel comfortable talking with me.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel I am good at building a good rapport with my clients which helps them to feel comfortable opening up to me and to share their concerns with me. I am good at providing support and showing care and concern in a non-judgemental way. I also feel I do well with providing various strategies to help clients work through and better manage their difficult feelings and concerns.