LPC, 10 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from California University of Pennsylvania and have been in the field for 10 years. I help individuals struggling with a range of issues from Anxiety & Depression to substance use and even sexually related issues. I find the work of therapy very rewarding and usually describe my work as 90% enjoyable and 10% paperwork.
An initial session may feel somewhat like an interview. I will ask a lot of questions, but do try to keep it conversational. My efforts in asking questions is to help narrow in on a likely diagnosis and thus determine effective treatment plans.
In most of my professional roles, I have been complimented for my ability to get even the most therapy opposed individuals to open up and explore their stressors very early on. I'm able to help others lower their defenses and feel as if they are speaking with a good friend rather than a 'suit'.
I genuinely working with clients from a varied background, but my largest interest is young adults in college or early into their careers. My clients are excited to develop useful coping skills as well as gain new personal insights. They often are seeking an alternative perspective to how they've viewed longstanding issues in their lives.
I have used CBT as the base of my treatment for the majority of my career in a variety of settings ranging from clinical mental health to Drug & Alcohol settings.
I have worked to blend DBT skills including distress tolerance skills and mindfulness skills in with my CBT approach.
When the opportunity permits, I find it fulfilling and useful to explore philosophical principles such as purpose and meaning.