Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My approach looks at the entire person and the “system” in and surrounding them. I examine elements of people’s lives like their physical well-being, emotional coping and conflict resolution skills. We will work together in developing helpful behaviors and collaborate to create a safe place to develop emotional and physical wellness.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
On our first session, I will be gathering information about what you would like to explore. If you have already been to therapy I will work to encorporate previous work you have done without requiring you to go into depth unless you want to do that. I will be working to earn your trust and show you the safe place I have created just for you!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use an eclectic approach to therapy that is client focused. I utilize methods that are research driven and shown to be effective form of therapy. Some of my favorites are Gottman, Emotionally Focused, Narrative, Cognitive-Beahvioral, and Collaborative theories of therapy. These approaches help my clients expose non-helpful behaviors and to develop helpful ones. I also offer sex therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have experience working with the GLBTQIA community. We've all experienced what it's like to be the odd one out in a crowd. GLBTQI individuals encounter these feelings in many areas of their lives, even within their own community. Things that I have helped these clients address are religious abuse and healing, "one in one out", health status, and family. I am qualified to provide recommedations for gender-affirming procedures and treatment.