I have always loved helping people even before I knew that this would be my career. Helping people and understanding what people are going through in their life comes to me naturally. We all go through experiences in life that shape who we are and sometimes we learn and grow from our experiences. I believe in second chances and sometimes we need the right person to guide us on the right journey. I believe my down-to-earth personality and true understanding of a person’s existence and purpose in life make me stand out from most clinicians. I have extensive training in working with severe emotional issues, particularly trauma. I have over 25 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient with children, adults, and families. I utilize many skills and interventions, such as mindfulness, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused modalities.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First meeting is an initial intake appointment of gathering background information, past history and establishing treatment goals in a safe environment. I know taking the first steps in talking to someone is difficult and I try to make the intake process as friendly and comfortable as possible.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT. DBT techniques, Solution Focused Postive Psychology
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths are my compassion and empathy to my clients. I really enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma and work through the healing process. This process takes time and patience and walking my clients through these step are essential in my practice.