I have a clinical background in treating high acuity mental health disorders that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance, mood, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working in foster care agencies, crisis services units, and community behavioral health outpatient clinics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic perspective utilizing cognitive and dialectical behavior modalities with an emphasis in mindfulness based stress reduction and holistic wellness. I am eager to work with clients who are self aware and are in need of a therapeutic connection.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together we will start with soft introductions and identify the reasons and causes as to why you are seeking treatment. We will explore your current level of emotional wellness and the coping skills you possess. We will assess for past and current maladaptive behaviors. We will then collaborate on the treatment goals most suitable for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Areas of particular strength and expertise include Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Substance Use, Identity and Attachment, and Adolescent Behavior. My strengths as a therapist lay in my capacity for compassion, emotional and intellectual insight, and empathy. In the words of Salvador Minuchin, "what heals our patients is love".