LCSW, 27 years of experience
I have 27 years of experience of providing psychotherapy to young adults, adults and seniors. No one goes unscathed in life, and sometimes we need help. There are two main concepts in psychotherapy: insight and change. Some think that all you need is insight. This is only half the work. Change is the next step, and I work collaboratively with clients in accomplishing goals. Basically my job is to facilitate insight and change.
In our first session, I will do a comprehensive assessment, to get to know you. Most importantly, I will want to know what you are hoping to get out of therapy. I want to know why you are coming to me, what kind of help you need and whether you feel comfortable with me in this journey. We will collaborate.
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.
I have 27 years a therapist , so I've worked with all kinds of individuals with all kinds of diagnoses. I am best suited to treat 16 years-old and up. I am comfortable with Seniors, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, ASD, PTSD/Complex PTSD, Anxiety disorders, Relationship/Marital Problems, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain.
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.