LICSW, 8 years of experience
I am an independently licensed individual and family therapist for the states of Massachusetts and Delaware. For over 6 years I have had the honor of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds on issues that are impacting their lives. I approach treatment through a collaborative framework, recognizing that you are the expert of your life experience, and that my role is to accompany you through insightful exploration to help increase self-awareness, reach your goals, and bring about lasting change. I provide an empathetic, calm, and nurturing environment, where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
My therapy style is client centered, culturally aware, warm, empathetic, non-judgemental and interactive. I believe in meeting people where they are as I am skilled at clinically modifying the engagement process, and treatment plan to meet the unique and specific needs of the individual.
I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Loss and Grief Recovery, Stress Reduction, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, and Low Self-Esteem. In addition to CBT, I utilize strategies in Psychodynamic theory, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Client Centered Therapy. I know the value of working hard to achieve specific goals that therapy demands of clients.
I build trust with my patients. Recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma exposure on their emotional, physical and mental health. I promote patient-centered, evidence-based care, safety, trustworthiness & transparency, empowerment & choice. Ensure collaboration by bringing patients into the treatment process and discussing mutually agreed upon goals for treatment.
I develop a cooperative therapeutic alliance with my patients, creating a solution versus problem focus approach, setting measurable changeable goals, focusing on the future through future-oriented questions and discussions, and scaling the ongoing.
Gottman Method- I use this approach to emphasize building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning in a relationship. It involves interventions that promote positivity, empathy, and trust. Imago Relationship Therapy- I also use this method to help couples understand and heal childhood wounds that may influence how they relate to each other. I will guide couples to communicate with empathy and compassion while resolving unconscious conflicts.
I utilize SFBT as a goal-oriented approach that focuses on finding solutions and building on existing strengths and resources of clients. SFBT can be effective for clients who are looking for a more immediate, practical approach to managing symptoms.