I have been helping clients for a total of 22 years. For the first 11 years I worked as a mental health case manager and the next 11 years as a therapist specializing in anxiety, stress, motivation, self-esteem, and self concept. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional focused therapy and solution focused individual/couples therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional focused therapy is understanding how emotions influence cognition and motivate a persons behavior towards a persons needs. Solution focused therapy helps clients identify goals and practical solutions rather than analyzing them. However I do use a multitude of therapies depending on the clients needs.
Clients can expect, someone who will listen, respect and hear what they say and explore their feelings. During the first session an intake interview will be completed to obtain context. We will then talk about current concerns, prioritize them and determine therapist- client fit. I will tailor our dialog and we will build a treatment plan to meet your specific needs together.
