New to Grow
Healing and growth look different for everyone, and I believe your path should reflect that. You don't have to go through change alone. I believe therapy is collaborative, and that ultimately creative solutions are found in a safe space and working together. Sometimes we simply run up against something external or internal that we simply can't power through, or figure out, on our own. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we work together to build lasting coping strategies, improve communication skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change in your life. I specialize in working with adults facing substance use problems, addiction, and a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety, chronic stress, divorce, and Trauma. With over 25 years as an LPC, I have developed many different skills to assist you in reaching your mental health goals.
In our first session I will get to know you, your history, your ideas of what your goals are for therapy, and an opportunity to get to know me and my recommendations for you inlight of the information shared
Some of the unique things about my professional life are: My 30+ years of experience working in the mental health field, 26 years as an LPC, and 15 years of teaching counseling courses. I have studied a lot of neuro-psych along the way, and believe that understanding how the brain works as a skill for mental health is important part of my approach. I have worked with over 100 Adults in CPS situations, Addiction, HIV/AIDS, General Mental health as well as transitions in life. Most recently my clinical practice focus is Anxiety, Addiction, Substance Use problems, Marriage issues, Personal Growth and Trauma informed care Personally, My 30+ years in recovery from addiction, marriages, and divorce, and many life transitions along the way provide me with a unique perspective.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to make changes in their thinking, reactions, and other areas of their life in order to find balance, peace of mind, happiness and a sense of fullfilment. I have works successfully with adults facing addiction or substance use issues, as well as adults with anxiety and or depression. I have also worked very well with adults facing life transitions such as marriage, move, employment/career changes, divorce, new family members as well as loss of family or friends. For Family therapy, I work best with families dealing with addiction issues.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This approach helps in identifying beliefs, thoughts and reactions to life that are no longer working
Strength-Based
Identifying and capitalizing on a person's own internal and external strengths as part of their own solutions
Psychoeducation
Learning new strategies, ideas, skills to help with moving in a new direction
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Helps a client stay focused on the solution rather than dwelling on the problem too long