Hello! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) based in Indiana. I am also licensed in Missouri. I received my Master's from Purdue University and have been practicing for 22 years. I help teenagers and adults with addictions, couples issues, depression, anxiety, sexual difficulties, like infidelity and porn addiction, as well as many other areas.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll begin with introductions, then process presenting issues bringing you into therapy. We will talk about background and other information that will help me get a good snapshot of you. We will discuss a plan and goals for therapy. I tend to take a lot of notes during the intake, but do not do this when meeting in subsequent sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel like I am good at connecting with others and helping them feel comfortable, especially after meeting a few sessions. I feel that I am well rounded and have worked with a lot of different populations and environments, from doing chemical addictions work, working with children and teenagers, doing couples therapy, and assisting with sexual behavioral issues. Client's who seem to enjoy working with me appreciate me being laid back and having a relaxed atmosphere. I feel I am a good conversationalist.