LCSW, 40 years of experience
New to Grow
I have over 40 years experience working in a broad array of settings and have had a private outpatient practice for over 25 years. I have worked in the fields of child welfare, delinquency, drug and alcohol, family based and mental health services. Having worked with all age groups and people from all backgrounds, I believe i bring needed skills to address all emotional and behavioral challenges. I use techniques from many different interventions, like cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, experiential and brief solution focused in therapy. I endorse client centered and client driven therapy, with my role being to facilitate needed changes in a pro-active and empowering manner.
In the first session, we will spend time getting to know each other. I do ask a lot of questions in the first sessions. This helps me to understand where you are and what you want from our time together. I also provide opportunities for you to get to know me as well. Towards the end of the session, I usually share my thoughts about what the issues are and what we can do about them.
I believe that we are all a product of both genetics (i.e. personality type) and life experience. I am a problem solver, a realist, quite empathic, hopeful and creative. Different things work for different people. Due to my many years of experience, I bring an array of skills and techniques to help navigate through life's challenges. Treatment will be designed to meet your specific needs and circumstances. And I should note that i believe that laughter is medicine and use this skill in therapy as well. I relate unusually well to all age groups, all ethnic backgrounds and specialized populations.
I believe my skills and experience are most helpful to people looking to find a more fulfilling way to live life. People come to therapy because of some type of emotional pain or discomfort in their lives. I meet people where they are, without judgement, and help them navigate through life's challenges in healthier ways. I have extensive expertise and training in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, child management. relational and mood disorders.
I have been trained in CBT for over 20 years. I assist clients in understanding how thoughts, feelings and behavior are interconnected and treatment focuses identifying areas to improve life.
I have been a certified TFCBT therapist for over 20 years and treatment focuses on assisting clients in understanding how trauma has impacted their lives and finding better ways to manage emotional reactivity.
I have been a certified PCIT therapist and in house for over 15 years and teach parents effective skills for dealing with strong willed children using coaching methods.
I have been trained and certified in DBT for over 20 years. DBT focuses on helping to learn skills that better manage emotional dysregulation.
I believe in the power of experience and how dealing with life's challenges through behavioral activation and change can expedite the growth and healing process.