Hi there and congratulations on beginning your therapy journey!
I am a licensed Clinical Social worker with over 3 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I aim to help clients build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have experience treating a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders and PTSD. Therapy is a big step, and I am so grateful you're here.
My approach to therapy is simple: collaborative. I believe every session is unique and my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgemental environment for people to feel heard, supported and empowered. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) for drawing connections between how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect our daily life. For coping with stress, improving relationships, and managing overwhelming emotions, I like to utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills in my practice. I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals process traumatic experiences, challenge unhelpful beliefs related to trauma, and reduce trauma-related symptoms.
My goal is to make the process of beginning therapy as comfortable and collaborative as possible. During our first session, we will spend time getting to know one another and discussing topics such as what brought you to therapy, current concerns, and some personal history that might relate to your goals. We will also spend some time reviewing any questions you might have regarding the therapy process, confidentiality, and expectations moving forward.
My most important message is this: Therapy is not a race. You don't have to have it all figured out before you begin. We will move through therapy at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. I will meet you where you are, while helping you move forward where you want to be.
