LCMHC, 14 years of experience
I am passionate about therapy and its benefits. I have practiced as a licensed clinical mental health clinician, licensed clinical addiction specialist (LCAS), and certified clinical supervisor (CCS) since 2011. My background includes inpatient settings, such as mental health facilities and hospitals, outpatient clinics and local government entities. My career has afforded me the opportunity to diagnosis and treat those affected with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma, as well as severe persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.
Depending on the reason for the visit, the initial session consists of a brief history and assessment.
As a provider I bring a vast array of experience from multiple clinical settings. I have worked in nearly every facet of mental health and substance use. I want you to feel comfortable and safe during your sessions. I believe trust in the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone to successful sessions and utilize a person-centered approach. I have built my counseling style on evidenced based practices, along with a foundation of respect for those I treat, regardless of intrinsic or extrinsic variables.
The therapeutic relationship is based on mutual respect and trust. I encourage clients to speak freely, express their inner emotions and focus on their journey. My role is to assist you in realizing your part in achieving and addressing blockages to your goals by utilizing evidenced based therapies. Challenging maladaptive coping skills and negative beliefs is one way discovery of self and new thought patterns emerge. I utilize evidenced-based therapeutic modalities, such as CBT and DBT, to foster introspection and challenge behaviors and beliefs, which in turn encourages positive change.
I have advanced knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy and it is a treatment modality I utilize often.
I have advanced knowledge with DBT from advanced trainings/ CEUs and via work experience.
I have advanced knowledge with person-centered therapy from advanced trainings and via work experience.
I have knowledge with family therapy from advanced trainings/ CEUs and via work experience.
I have knowledge with trauma focused CBT from advanced trainings/ CEUs and via work experience.