I have over 2 years in the mental health field, primarily with adolescents and teens. My primary areas of specialty are trauma-informed practices, family systems, relationships issues, and faulty thinking patterns which contribute to self-distress. Actively listening helps identify a clearer understanding of the client's core issues which enables us to journey forward together for a more therapeutic and productive life.
My goals in the therapeutic setting are to earn and build client trust, to always be authentic, to model empathy and warmth, to employ unconditional positive acceptance, to assist with reframing problematic thinking to foster potential solutions for happiness and healing, and to foster development of healthy coping skills as needed.
It is my intention that every client leaves feeling heard, validated, and hopeful. As we work together identifying core concerns we'll also learn to negotiate and manage your past while moving forward into the next chapter of your life, equipped with knowledge and skills to provide the confidence and strength to navigate and create a joyous life journey. I often suggest "homework" that helps the client to reinforce healthy new skills and/or eliminate old habits and thinking errors.
