I seek to establish a mutual understanding of the issue through metaphor and collaboration with my clients. Providing an unbiased view of the problem formation and explore its solution via the client’s own understanding. I wish to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better cooperate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
First sessions are primarily a venting experience for the client. Unburdening themselves to a stranger can be both daunting and relieving. The first session is also a rapport-building session to help the client feel safe to express.
As a provider, I have been called insightful, challenging, and empathetic. I will also tell you my weaknesses. I feel I sometimes give too much homework before a client is invested. And I feel that I can encourage a client to move past a point in therapy before they are ready. Sometimes, it is the kick they needed. Other times, it makes them realize they aren't ready for change.
The client who seeks therapy because they are in need of long-lasting change. For sustainable solutions to their issues. Willing to put in the work outside of therapy to apply new perspectives on how to resolve old problems.
Connect with clients with a systemically competent lens. Assisting clients with their problems while treating them as the experts on their own lives and experiences.
S.A.F.E. EMDR Therapy certified. Trauma-focused therapy approach. Attachment issues and early childhood trauma. Recent trauma intervention.