I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I'm dedicated to providing a safe space to discuss any challenges that individuals bring into session. I specialize in working with individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, life transitions or simply looking for personal growth.
I work in helping clients who are being challenged by negative thought patterns that impact their perspectives of themselves, others, and how they view the world (CBT), understanding how an individual's past experiences shapes their perspective in the present moment, and are looking to heal from those experiences (Trauma-Informed Care). I also teach clients mindfulness techniques which help them to manage their stress and become self-aware, collaborating with clients to identify their own strengths and resources to empower them to understand how resilient they are. My approach is a collaborative and client-centered approach in which I believe that being able to feel safe to discuss any challenges that the client is facing is able to discuss and trust the process of growth and healing.
During the initial session, you will expect someone who is open, warm, and who will utilize humor to create a welcoming environment and to have the opportunity to get to know each other and to explore what brought you to therapy. In the initial session, we will review the presenting concerns, symptoms, history, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Therefore, I will discuss with you the therapeutic approach and techniques that will be beneficial for you in therapy and outline the structure of therapy sessions, including frequency, duration, and confidentiality. I will encourage you to ask questions and provide feedback throughout the session.
