LMFT, 15 years of experience
Welcome and hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist along with being an International Certified Gambling Counselor, Level 1. I have found an incredible passion for help individuals. I have worked extensively in substance abuse, with woman's issues (infertility), trauma, couples and family therapy. I feel it is an honor to get to work with someone during their decision to grow. I feel that my desire to help others come from my own personal experience.
In our first session, the goal is to meet and seek goals. I want to understand why you took the time to explore getting help. I will collaborate during the session and clarify your needs to best utilize your time and energy.
My greatest strengths is pulling a narrative together and adapting to the client's needs while also holding clinical boundaries. I like to explore different avenues to help my clients and try multiple interventions with skill-based work.
I love working with clients who have often not been able to express their feelings and need an outlet. I love seeing people transform and leave behind behaviors that no longer serve them in the growth transformation.
I utilize CBT methods to help individuals reach their goals with behavioral changes that are obtainable.
I truly believe in Trauma informed care model due to it's high level of respect for the client. It allows and creates space for safety along with understanding the role safety plays in therapeutic work.
I utilize clinical interventions from Gottman method along with being trained. I feel Gottman has been instrumental for many couples and is researched based also with being adaptable. Couple's therapy is also to help strengthen a marriage.