Hi! I'm Christen and I am a Licensed Therapist (LCSW). I have been working with both adults and kids for more than 13 years. I love working with clients and I can't wait to meet you. Together we can come up with goals that direct our treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I am energetic, hopeful, and always find ways to creatively help my clients.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together I usually introduce myself and give an overview of the process of therapy. Then I give you the opportunity to ask any and all questions you may have. I think it's most important that you feel welcomed and that this is a judgement free zone. Lots of hope and encouragement is always my goal! After that we will dive into whatever brought you to therapy. We will use your own concerns to develop a treatment plan.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My clients describe me as "warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to." I believe I bring lots of energy and hope to the therapy process. I am constantly highlighting my client's strengths and encouraging to move forward in that strength towards greater growth. When working in the hospital setting, I often saw clients on the very worst days of their lives....I learned how to build rapport quickly and make sure the clients knew that I was with them every step of the way.