LPC/MHSP, 19 years of experience
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider in the state of Tennessee. I am compassionate and experienced with 19 years of practice in helping individuals navigate the challenges of depression and anxiety. With a deep understanding of the emotional and mental struggles many individuals face, I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and empowered.
The first session with me is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust and understanding. There is no pressure just a conversation to begin your path toward healing and personal growth. I will ask you some questions about your background and your current concerns, and what brought you into therapy. This helps me understand your situation so we can customize the sessions to your specific needs. It will also be a chance for you to share your goals and what you would like to achieve in therapy. I will explain how I work and my models of therapy we may use. I will answer any questions you may have about the process. I would like you to feel safe and heard and supported in a confidential space. Together we will develop and create a plan that feels right for you.
I am thoughtful, patient and empathetic. I have years of experience working with diverse clients which has helped cultivate a well developed sense to each person's own individual and personal story. With years of experience, I bring a calm, supportive and grounded space where client are seen and heard. My approach blends gentle guidance and empathy. Clients feel understood, but also empowered to make healthy changes in their lives.
I specialize in developing effective coping skills with a blend of therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's unique needs. Whether you are having feelings of sadness, or trying to manage continuous worries or simply looking to build resilience, I am dedicated to guiding you toward a greater well being and balance. If you are seeking someone who is abiding and understanding of your mental health journey, I am here to support you every step of the way.
CBT is a type of therapy that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and behaviors. You will work on identifying those negative thinking patterns and challenging and replacing them with healthy positive and realistic ones. CBT has been proven to be helpful in many conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Humanistic therapy is therapy which emphasizes, self awareness, personal growth, and the human capacity for self-healing and change. It focuses on helping people understanding their feelings, and accepting themselves in order to reach their full potential and live more genuine ,authentic lives.
Mindfulness- Based therapy helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions and somatic sensations in the present moment, and how to respond to them in healthier ways. It assists with emotional regulation ,stress reduction and mental well being.
Rather than follow just one model of therapy, I pull from a variety of theories and methods based on the client's personality and the specific problems that person is presently facing.
Person Centered therapy focuses on the concept that each person has the capacity for self healing and growth. This model helps to make that understood and accessible. This model emphasizes autonomy, personal growth, self actualization and authentic self-expression.