(he/him)
New to Grow
I am an empathetic and intuitive person who cares very much about the lives of others. I have been in my own therapy for some time as I would not ask others to do work I can’t do myself. I engage with each client with a pace and style that matches the diagnosis, history, and emotional state they are experiencing. I am very open to feedback back and If you disagree with me on something I encourage a safe relationship where sharing that feels ok.
The first session will be several components: First there will be an introduction to the therapy process for those with no experience with mental health treatment, I will conduct a bio-psycho-social assessment composed of details about yourself and history. This is to screen for underlying causes of the the mental health issue that the client would like healed. I will focus on knowing your reason for presenting to therapy and understanding how best to serve you as your therapist.
I am very patient, empathetic, and I do not express negative judgement towards a client’s life and choices. My mix of long form psychodynamic conceptualization and more basic cognitive behavioral therapy approach allows for me to successfully help clients, regardless of the issues they come to session for.
I am best suited for adult clients aged 18 to 72. I provide long-term therapy focusing on trauma, substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety. Working with people from all walks of life, I help individuals identify the root causes of their unhappiness and improve their quality of life. Whether a client is navigating a frightening new transition or addressing lifelong trauma, my goal is to help them heal.
Psychodynamic
I use a Psychodynamic approach mainly in conjunction with trauma-informed care. This allows me to conceptualize the clients life as a whole singular system.
Attachment-based
Attachment theory is another modality I use in conjunction with the others for information on how the client relates to others and society at large.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use this modality as a way to heal the client's relationship to the self. It is a needed treatment that benefits ninety-ninety percent of clients.