LCSW, 27 years of experience
I have been in practice for 28 years. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and healing, and I am committed to being your partner in this process. Together, we can work towards understanding the factors that contribute to your current feelings or challenges and identify actionable steps to help you move forward. Your comfort and well-being are my priorities, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Let’s explore how we can work together to enhance your quality of life and achieve your goals.
In our initial session, I will conduct a thorough assessment to truly get to know you and your unique story. Most importantly, I want to hear from you. What are your hopes and goals for therapy? Why are you seeking support, and what kind of help do you need? Together, we’ll explore whether I am the right collaborator for your journey. Your well-being is my priority, and I am here to provide the compassionate support you deserve.
I am a down to earth, caring and curious person. My style is interactive, but I always tailor my to you and your particular needs. Therapy is like putting a puzzle together, where we discover all the pieces, try to understand them and how they came to be. After that, we collaborate to finish the puzzle by understanding the origin of the symptoms, their impact on your behavior and how you can choose new ones, that take into account the deeper understanding we accomplished.
As we work together, we will engage in meaningful conversations that foster self-discovery and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to express your feelings, ask questions, and reflect on your experiences in a supportive environment. Through this collaborative process, we will begin to identify patterns and themes that emerge, allowing us to piece together a clearer understanding of your life and the choices you face.
I believe that trauma profoundly affects our self-perception and our interactions with others. When we acknowledge and understand how these experiences have shaped us, we open the door to healing and personal growth. Gaining insight into the ways trauma influences our thoughts and behaviors allows us to begin making the changes we desire in our lives and relationships. Together, we can explore these influences and work towards creating healthier patterns that foster connection and understanding. Healing is not only possible; it is a journey we can embark on together.
We are all shaped by the experiences in our lives. With this modality, we uncover feelings from experiences in the past and explore how they are influencing us in our daily lives today, thus gaining insight into relationships and choices we make today. Our lives are conditioned by our past and insight gives us the chance to make other choices today. The therapeutic relationship allows us to do this together.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with all of my clients. This modality empowers clients to identify and understand problematic thought patterns, explore their origins, and change the behaviors that hinder a more fulfilling and comfortable life. Through this process, clients can develop healthier perspectives and make positive changes that enhance their overall well-being.
Having been a part of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) team at a clinic for five years, I integrate many of the valuable skills and concepts from DBT into my practice. This allows clients to better tolerate difficult emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. By incorporating these skills, clients can enhance their emotional resilience and navigate challenges more effectively.