In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first few minutes of the session, I would like to get to know you and the reasons for your decision to seek counseling services. If I identify some ways that I can help you achieve your goals, and you are resonating with how I present information and find my counsel helpful, then we will discuss a treatment plan and consents for treatment. If I am not able to assist due to my own lack of knowledge, or experience, I may consult with a supervisor to ensure that you are receiving an adequate level of care, or may refer you to another provider who may be able to better assist you. I can also provide general supportive counseling, if you would just like to engage in routine therapeutic counseling for continued support and cathartic relief. I take an objective, non-judgmental approach to counseling and find it important to identify the client's current coping mechanism, and if necessary, work with with clients to develop more adaptive methods of coping. I may also suggest coping strategies such as journaling, meditation, or recommending other outlets for complex emotional expressions. Developing functional outlets for emotional regulation is another big part of how I practice. Everyone feels intense and complex emotions throughout their lives, but not everyone has developed the ability to express them through physicality, artistry, or has developed the social skills necessary to adequately articulate them. Throughout our sessions, I will help you identify and develop those abilities and skills, and will do my best to help you achieve your personal goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my greatest strength is my natural curiosity for understanding others and my ability to adequetely articulate complex ideas and concepts in ways that are digestible and relatable. I am also very cooperative with my clients and genuinely care about the outcomes of our conversations. These skills and insights have proven to be effective in the field and have given me the confidence to start Valor Therapeutic Services: an online mental health therapy and education provider that serves clients throughout the states of Florida and California.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have worked with clients from various different ages, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, sexualities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have experience helping clients deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, dependency issues, adjustment disorder, domestic violence, acute psychosis, schizophrenia, and suicidal ideations. I can also assist with general life goals and ongoing emotional support to help clients achieve self actualization.