Hello, as a licensed counselor in Florida over the past three decades and in Virginia over the past five years, I have worked with individuals and couples with issues ranging from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and addiction. As you courageously take this initial step to seek out more fulfilling ways to live your life, I am here to offer support and help you feel empowered in the process. I look forward to meeting you in our first session.
My approach to working with clients is collaborative with a warm and validating style. I have focused on men's issues, trauma and relationships.
After initial introductions, a client can expect a collaborative approach in identifying their most important concerns to focus on. This will also involve an initial building of rapport through offering respect, sensitivity and compassion. Starting therapy can be empowering, confusing and scary all at once so it is important to validate the client's concerns and later develop treatment goals as a path to feeling better. My approach combines different therapies but I work toward a specific plan tailored for the client to work through in the follow-up sessions.
