I have had experience working with children and adolescents in an acute, crisis setting, as well as in a school settings; geriatric populations within nursing homes, in which the work focused on grief and loss concerns, life transitioning, family engagement, and end of life issues; military and military families, adults with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health concerns, and with adults with acute, mental health issues.
My approach to counseling is strengths and solution focused. I have extensive knowledge in CBT and DBT as well as trauma informed interventions and approaches. I utilize mindfulness and narrative techniques to increase client’s participation and awareness. I believe in the inherent worth of all of my clients, and I aim to provide a feeling of safety and security while also challenging my clients in reaching their goals. I have experience in providing individual, family, and group therapy.
I help youth to manage feelings of self-doubt and low self-worth, self-harm, anger management, identity issues (related to familial structures, LGBTQ, gender, economic status, and racial/ethnic affiliations), grief and loss, and mental health concerns . Through sessions, clients begin to gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors that lead to unpleasant emotions as well as to start to challenge constructs to move past insight into change.
