I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens, and families that are managing emotional difficulties and challenging life circumstances. My expertise is in providing effective practices to cope with strong emotions, reframe unhelpful thinking, have better communication and learn to heal from pain. My approach is to help you recognize and overcome the obstacles that interfere with your best life. Deciding to engage in therapy is a decisive step to better understand how to help yourself live with greater well being. My aim is to guide you on that path, meet you where you are and move towards growth.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Through our time together, you will gain greater self-awareness and self-compassion. You will be better equipped to find solutions to problems that stifle growth and change. My intention is to help you feel stronger and more confident to navigate life's uncertainties.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I provide a safe space to be present and attuned to your needs and therapeutic goals. Life presents many challenges, especially when it causes us to feel overwhelmed and distressed. We'll create a meaningful connection that will provide you with support and validation to enhance the quality of your life.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is very helpful in managing strong emotions. I have lots of training and experience in teaching and supporting strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness practice and effective communication.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have many years of experience helping clients make connections between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. CBT is helpful in teaching skills and strategies to feel more in control, reduce distress and promote well being.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is an evidence based treatment for OCD. I help clients confront the fearful thoughts, learn strategies to let them go, and refrain from the compulsive behavior the obsession triggered. This is a gradual process that helps clients manage these difficult symptoms.
Narrative
I include narrative therapy in my work because it is important to consider your values in any decision making or life transitions. If your decisions are aligned with your values, it will promote greater well-being and agency.
Psychodynamic
I use this method to help clients make connections between unconscious processes that influence present behavior. The goal is to increase self-awareness so we are less prone to repeat unhelpful behaviors of the past.