I have been a licensed mental health counselor since 2004. My experience includes working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I have worked in schools, homes, in office and a Military Employee Assistance program. My areas of expertise are working with children, teens, young adults with school challenges, change and relationship issues. Other areas include helping clients manage anxiety, depression, anger and mood disorders.
I utilize evidence based practices such as Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy. I work with my patients with respect where they are in their journey. For instance their might be days where processing their thoughts and emotions is most helpful or they are looking for specific tools to utilize to cope. For clients who have trauma that continues to hinder their ability to live life the way they should - I am certified to provide EMDR therapy.
On the first visit we will do an assessment of needs and take into consideration strengths and personal beliefs. During the assessment, I help the client to define what they would like to see different. I set a plan on how to help them in various ways. Most people who come in for therapy complete about 6 to 10 sessions - they will have a few tools that they will have practiced and will continue to find useful when they are not in session.
