Providing therapy, being a listener and helping others in essence found me. I did not initially plan to become a therapist but I am so happy and proud I did. Therapy is a very important tool, whether it is intensive treatment or being a supportive ear. I have worked in the helping field for over 20 years. Beginning my career with developmentally delayed, then preventive services, foster care, Autism spectrum and currently providing child and adult psychiatric services.
My approach to treatment is allowing the client to communicate their perspective, their experience ..then we work together to explore further and develop attainable goals. Whether the client needs the support of Talk Therapy or more specialized treatment of Cognitive Behavior Therapy we can find the right approach.
I encourage clients to be patient with themselves and the therapeutic process. Building the therapeutic relationship is very important to the healing process. As client become more comfortable with therapy / therapist it becomes easier to open up and share those emotional hurdles one is facing.
In my experience specific goals are not always identifiable, right away, and that’s okay. We will work together to develop attainable goals and steps to achieving those goals.
