I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma from relationships, whether stemming from romantic partnerships, family dynamics, or friendships. I earned my Masters degree from the University of Tennessee in 2008. I have worked in various settings, including community mental health centers, and have managed several programs related to family dynamics and abuse. My extensive experience has equipped me with the tools to guide clients through their healing journey.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then we can dive into the specific challenges that brought you to therapy. You are also able to ask any questions that you have in order to understand more about the process. This will help me to get to know more about you and create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have developed compassion, understanding, and training to assist you with identifying the root cause of your challenges and creating a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors in order to improve mental health and well-being. In practice, CBT involves a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. The therapist helps the client recognize and challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, and encourages them to develop more positive and adaptive ways of thinking. This often involves setting goals, practicing new skills, and implementing coping strategies to manage difficult emotions and situations. CBT is effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and phobias, and is typically conducted over a set number of sessions, with the aim of empowering the client to become their own therapist in the long run.
EMDR
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy approach used to treat individuals who have experienced trauma or distressing life events. During EMDR therapy, the therapist helps the client process traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation, which can involve either eye movements, taps, or sounds. The client is guided to recall distressing memories while focusing on the bilateral stimulation, which helps reduce the emotional intensity and reprocess the memory in a more adaptive way. Through this process, EMDR aims to help individuals desensitize to traumatic memories, develop more adaptive coping mechanisms, and ultimately reduce the emotional distress associated with the traumatic event. EMDR is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques and has been found to be effective in treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, phobias, and other trauma-related disorders.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help individuals who have experienced trauma, such as those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In practice, CPT focuses on helping individuals understand and change the negative thoughts and beliefs they have about themselves, others, and the world following a traumatic event. This therapy typically involves structured sessions where the individual learns to challenge and reframe their distorted thoughts related to the trauma. By doing so, they can reduce symptoms of PTSD and improve their overall well-being. CPT is often conducted over a specific number of sessions, usually ranging from 12 to 16, and may involve homework assignments to practice the skills learned in therapy sessions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that is commonly used to treat individuals with emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulty in interpersonal relationships. In practice, DBT focuses on helping individuals develop skills in four main areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Therapists use a combination of individual therapy sessions, skills training groups, phone coaching, and consultation team meetings to support clients in applying these skills to their daily lives. The therapist helps the client identify maladaptive patterns of thinking and behavior, and teaches them effective coping strategies to manage intense emotions and challenging situations. The ultimate goal of DBT is to help individuals build a life worth living by improving their emotional well-being and interpersonal relationships.