Who you pick to be your therapist is an important and personal decsion, so thank you for considering me to be your therapist! I look forward to providing you with excellent, professional care. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with clients coping with anxiety, mood issues, and grief and loss. Clients looking for a general change or new perspecitve on their life are also always welcome!
I most often use Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) when working with clients. It's a great way to recognize how your values and behaviors mold the way you see the world. Acclerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is another therapy modality I see amazing results in with the clients who utilize guided bilateral eye movements and guided imagery.
Therapy is a team effort. I will use my knowledge and empathy to be truly present while you talk about your challenges and successes. I will immediately begin working to gain your trust though actively listening, providing feedback and, when appropriate, a little humor.
The first session will be about getting to know you. We will discuss what brings you in, what you hope to accomplish, both short and long-term, and what a successful experience looks like. My first goal is to ensure your comfort and have you saying after we've ended, "I have a good feeling about this."
