Hello! I know life can at times feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate on your own. I am so happy that you are taking the step to begin working through whatever concerns you may have. When we meet, I hope that you will find a safe place where we can explore these concerns and develop a plan that will have you living your best life. My role is to guide and support you in building the skills and confidence necessary to live your best life. My style is not always “easy”, I will sometimes push you past your comfort zone, but I will always be empathetic and patient.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My therapeutic style is warm and understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they're at and allowing them to move at their own pace while simultaneously challenging them to work towards their treatment goals. I aim to develop goals with you that will challenge you to become the person you are striving for and know is in there! While practicing skills in session I will also encourage you to continue this throughout the week, this allows you to see what is working and what we can tweak at the next session for best results for your individual needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My niche focuses on the LGBTQ+ community with a specialization in trans health. I am part of WPATH and USPATH and follow their standards of care with the clients I meet. I have also worked in the field of addictions since 2007 and am very well versed in many recovery journeys including step work, SMART training, and harm-reduction. My experience ranges from substance use and other process addictions to include: sex, gambling, pornography, video gaming, food, and many more. While these are areas that I work with most often, I have many years of experience working with clients to overcome depression and anxiety, often times these present along side of the above discussed areas of focus and are conquered through both DBT and CBT techniques.