MY Mission
In my work with clients, I want to help empower individuals to better manage mental health concerns that get in the way of that person finding their best self. Most importantly, I want you to feel that you are not alone in whatever concern currently bothers you.
WHY I WANT TO HELP
Simply put, I want to help you discover improvements in your life. I genuinely care about all of my clients and I share in their successes and moments of pride and likewise, I want to be there for you in moments of pain and disappointment. I stand by my work and I take great pride in the supportive services that I offer.
HOW ARE THERAPY SERVICES WITH ME EFFECTIVE?
We have the opportunity to quickly form a bond and establish trust in the therapeutic relationship. The importance of this cannot be minimized! I frequently check-in on your comfort with me, your general comfort in sessions, and your comfort in talking about your presenting issues.
I am upfront and transparent with you about my expertise, skills, and also my limitations.
I tailor the therapy experience to your specific needs and your worldview, while checking-in to make sure we make modifications to how we work together as you need it.
I am gentle, caring, and compassionate but I can also be firm, direct, and call out behaviors that appear to be disruptive in your life (especially as we have the opportunity to gradually know each other better). I take your trust in me very seriously and I intend to use that trust to empower you and also keep you accountable for the changes you are seeking in your life.
We together discover ways to help alleviate the effects of the most immediate sources of stress in your life.
We together identify the most problematic symptoms and behaviors that are disrupting your current quality of life.
We balance together the ability to work on current functioning and current problems while also examining the root sources of problems/challenges in your life that may go further back to earlier parts of your life.
We are engaged in a dynamic process together in therapy, I believe the most effective therapy relationships are collaborative and an experience where the client feels like it is a conversation.
I draw upon research-proven, effective therapeutic techniques, and therapeutic approaches that can create change and growth in people’s lives - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-based approach, Positive Psychology, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Additionally, I use mindfulness techniques, biofeedback techniques, and psychoeducation as therapy tools as well.