I have worked in the mental health industry for the last 17 years. I have a wide range of experiences working with children and adolescence who have developmental disabilities, neurodivergent diagnosis, found themselves in legal issues, and have family struggles. I come from a personal background of military and first responder and specialize in working with individuals and families navigating these lifestyles.
I believe in taking a Client-Centered approach in my practice. Connecting with my clients and understanding their background to help navigate current life challenges. In my sessions as a therapist I get little time to work with clients on developing new skills and teaching them how to use them in their everyday life. The real work begins with the client as they take the skills out of the office and use them to enhance their daily life.
The first session is where the client and therapist begin building a rapport. The client gets a chance to share their story and what goals they had coming into therapy. Collaboratively the therapist and client with begin developing treatment goals and make a plan for continued treatment.
