LCSW, 33 years of experience
New to Grow
I have been a social worker in the area of education and in clinical therapy for over 30 years. I have years of experience working with individuals with learning handicaps, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and codependency. I also provide Christian counseling and teen counseling. I am trustworthy and not judgmental. My main therapeutic style is solution focused. If you are looking for a reliable and conscientious therapist, then look no further! I look forward to working with you.
At the first session, there are usually a number of questions as I get to know you. I work on establishing a rapport and listening to how you would really like to change and grow as a person. At the end of the first session, I try to establish goals and objectives for our work together.
Many of my clients enjoy my solution focused approach, as it moves them forward toward achieving their goals. They also appreciate that I tend to be non-judgemental and that I invest quite a bit into building the therapeutic relationship. Also, I have had clients appreciate my many years of experience (over 33 years) as a clinician. I am a good fit for anyone looking for a therapist who is seasoned and has worked with a variety of clients and situations.
I have over 30 years of experience working in the public schools and in a clinic setting working with people of all ages. I have a strong background working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, a family history of substance abuse, and individuals with ADHD and learning disabilities. It is important to me to set up goals together with my clients and to celebrate the achievement of those goals. I tend to have a strength based, solution oriented approach. I make sure that my client feels heard and respected. I also tend to give homework in the form of videos or worksheets in between sessions to augment the therapy.
I tend to be a strength based, solution oriented practitioner. It is important to me that the client feels heard and respected, and that we are building on their strengths together.
I tend to use a Cognitive Behavioral approach when helping a client to decrease anxiety and depression by looking at what is triggering the condition and what works to resolve it.
I offer faith based counseling from a Christian perspective to individuals who are interested in this. I can combine this approach with traditional therapy, resulting in a more holistic approach.