Hi. Nice job for being courageous and taking care of your mental health! I have 21 years experience as a fully licensed clinical social worker in both Utah and Montana. I have done if for a while now and still love what I do. Every client has a unique story and background. I look forward to hearing your story and help you get back on track with the life you want to live.
I believe a trauma informed care approach. I believe in using your strengths; understanding your goals for therapy and life. I will meet you where you are at in this moment and follow your lead in what you want to work on. I believe in evidenced based therapy and can be somewhat eclectic creating your treatment plan depending on your unique experiences and personal goals for therapy.
The first session will usually start with an assessment of who you are; where you come from and what you would like to accomplish in therapy. There will be questions related to various areas of your life (current problem, work, school, family, friends, spirituality, strengths, goals, etc.). Safety is always an important area to talk about. I believe in having some structure to our sessions without getting detracted from where you are in the moment. We will summarized together what happened during the session and what you might want to work on during the week ahead before we meet again.
