I am a certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Utah. I have worked with individuals, groups, and families for over a decade. I have experience and training in various therapy types including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. I have experience working both in the private and nonprofit sector working with adolescents and adults across the lifespan and various walks of life.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques. I prioritize connection and helping clients to feel safe so that they will feel comfortable in therapy. I believe that we are all the master of our own life stories and circumstances. I focus on guiding the individual while using therapeutic techniques as a partner in one's personal journey.
The first session generally includes a "getting to know you" focus as well as understanding what you would like help with. It is important to lay the groundwork of both a solid therapeutic relationship as well as to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issues being addressed. We will explore the issues at hand as well as explore underlying issues and create a treatment plan to be used as a guide for future therapy sessions and treatment goals.
