Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. I have been the Director of residential and outpatient substance use disorder programs for men and women. My previous experience includes working with adults in the treatment of substance use disorder, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I implement both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered treatment interventions in my private practice. In addition to being a therapist, I have been involved in public speaking, educating professionals, school students and faculty, and the community at large on substance use disorder/mental health issues and trends.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients will understand that the therapeutic relationship is a partnership in which they will be expected to put be accountable and present within the counseling alliance. My goal is to help you begin the process to improve your emotional health no matter where you are in life.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
A variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychoeducation, and behavior modification.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe in working in partnership with clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.