I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor with over 5 years of experience. During my career I have worked in community mental health for over 3 years before moving to private practice. I have worked with children and adolescents in the past, as well as adults with various mental health issues throughout my career.
I am trained in using Gestalt therapy with additional training in Trauma-Focused Treatment, Marriage and Family Counseling, Child and Adolescent Treatment, Parenting, and Substance Abuse Treatment. As a private practitioner, I enjoy working with my clients to address their needs by utilizing trauma-focused treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Gestalt Therapy. Our office is handicapped accessible, public transportation is nearby.
I don't often assign homework to clients, preferring to do the work in session. I often use Socratic/philosophical questions to get down to deeper issues and challenge thoughts that clients struggle with. I also attempt to help clients communicate their emotions and thoughts more clearly to others. Clients might leave feeling heard and seen, or with clarity or new perspective on their situations.
