I have been practicing Clinical Social Work for over 20 years. I earned my Masters of Social Work at Saint Louis University and have been providing individual therapy on and off since 2010. I have worked with children and parents involved in the foster care system. individuals in the community mental health setting, and individuals in the correctional environment.
I tend to specialize helping people who are in crisis or struggle with severe symptoms. I believe there is something special that happens when we share our story and become vulnerable in each others presence. I believe there is always hope no matter what situation we find ourselves in.
With the understanding that coming to therapy can be scary for some people, I try to create a very relaxed informal environment for sessions. At your first appointment, I will listen to your story, what areas of your life you are struggling with and set goals to work on. I will send you symptom inventories to complete so we can track your progress on feeling better. After each session, I will ask you to work on new skills and ways of thinking that you will report back on at your next session.
