With over 25 years of combined nursing and mental health experience, I am a passionate healthcare advocate specializing in psychiatric mental health. I am committed to delivering exceptional patient care through a holistic and individualized approach. I focus on addressing fundamental health elements, ensuring that each aspect of your well-being is considered. My goal is to provide comprehensive support that not only addresses your immediate needs but also promotes overall mental and emotional health, explicitly tailored to your unique circumstances.
I strive to create a warm, honest environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story. By fostering a collaborative relationship, I aim to empower you, helping you achieve personal growth and reach your goals. We will work together through open communication to support positive change and meaningful progress in your journey.
I believe my greatest strengths lie in my empathy, attentive listening, and collaboration with clients to help them achieve their goals. I prioritize educating clients to facilitate informed decision-making and integrate scientific principles into our treatment plans.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing mental health challenges and is eager to improve their emotional well-being. They seek a collaborative relationship where we can explore the root causes of their issues together. This client is curious and motivated to learn how to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in their life. Together, we will work towards achieving their goals and enhancing their success in relationships, school, work, and other important areas. I am here to support them on their journey to greater emotional health and fulfillment.
Mindfulness-based therapy combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to tackle symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and somatic issues. It includes exercises like breathing, meditation, grounding techniques, and awareness of your body, thoughts, and environment. This approach enhances overall functioning and improves quality of life.
Supportive psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes emotional support, encouragement, and validation during challenging life events or psychological struggles. The goal of this therapy is to enhance your self-esteem and confidence through active listening and compassionate support.
Psychoeducation is a therapeutic intervention that offers information about your diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment methods. It goes beyond merely sharing facts; it equips you with the knowledge you need to better understand and manage your diagnosis and treatment options effectively.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused communication style that emphasizes the language of change. It aims to enhance personal motivation and commitment to a specific goal by helping you explore your own reasons for change in a supportive and compassionate environment.