I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience helping individuals and families.I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a concentration in children and families. I thrive on helping clients discover themselves and conquer issues they may be having. I am skilled at treating individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is a collaborative approach. I approach my clients with a warm nonjudgemental stance. I see the client as the expert in their lives and as the masters of their own experience. My position is one of a guide and to serve as a warm sounding board to gently move clients towards healing. Part of this process is building self awareness and insight into one’s emotions and reactions to emotions. I then like to investigate patterns, as well as exceptions to the issue at hand in order to arrive at the correct course of treatment. I utilize humor both as a way to build relationships, and as a way to lighten the mood during some of the hard work that therapy entails. When working with me, you can expect to engage in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I also incorporate elements of Solution Focused Therapy and DBT into my clinical practice.
During their first session with me, clients can expect to spend most of the time building rapport, and identify what brought them to therapy. Clients will also typically work towards the overarching goals or outcomes that they want to achieve from therapy. The environment that I create is a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space.
