I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing both individual and group therapy. I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward healing, growth, and greater emotional well-being.
My approach to therapy begins with establishing professionalism, clear boundaries, informed consent, and a strong foundation of care so clients feel safe and understand the process. I prioritize building rapport early and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing at their own pace. In the beginning, I allow clients to lead by expressing their concerns, experiences, and goals in a way that feels right for them. As trust develops, I take a more active guiding role to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and move toward healing and growth.
Clients can expect the first session to focus on creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where we begin building rapport. I will review important information such as informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, and what the therapy process may look like so clients know what to expect. We will also talk about what brings them to therapy, their current concerns, and any goals they may have, with space for them to share at their own pace. My goal in the first session is to help clients feel comfortable, heard, and supported while beginning to understand how I can best guide them in treatment.
