New to Grow
I am pleased to hold space for individuals that is warm, relaxing, neutral and intentional. My goal is for clients to explore who they are, process as they need to, and become empowered to change as they see fit. With over 20 years of Social Work experience, and now with almost 5 years of experience providing therapeutic services, I have a few specific treatment areas. They include, counseling individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease, Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Stress, and Life Transitions.
During an initial session, client's can expect to be asked or encouraged to share a little about themselves, something that doesn't necessarily involve the reason they are seeking counseling. The goal is for me to begin to build a rapport with my clients based on who they are and not by what their problem or current stressors in life may be. Rest assure, in return, I will share a little about myself as well. My intention is to create a safe and trusting environment for my clients that feels warm, welcoming, and genuine.
I meet clients where they are. I like to incorporate their personality in their therapeutic plan. I also incorporate various evidenced based practices that enable clients to challenge negative thinking patterns, offer the opportunity for them to engage in self reflections, and that promote and nurture growth.
Individuals seeking therapy for life transitions to include school, career, relationships. Survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence. Individuals struggling with grief-death loss of a spouse, relationship, friendship, job, opportunity. Individuals who have therapy goals or need assistance identifying those goals. Individuals struggling with coping with anxiety symptoms, or managing depression symptoms. Individuals living with chronic illness-specifically Sickle Cell Disease.
Christian Counseling
I am open to exploring Christian intervention and practices with clients who are interested in incorporating those in their treatment plans. Clients who are not interested will not be encouraged to engage in such practices.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a structured, goal oriented therapy that focuses on changing dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by challenging clients to change them into healthier, more realistic thought and behavior patterns.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered communication style designed to strengthen a person's own motivation and commitment to change.