I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist with extensive experience providing care to adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups across diverse community agency settings.
My professional background is enriched by specialized training in addiction treatment, women-specific and LGBTQ+ issues, crisis intervention, career development, trauma-focused therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and grief counseling.
The counseling process starts with unconditional positive regard. I approach each client with genuine warmth, acceptance, and non-judgment in therapy. I strive to create a space where individuals feel safe, supported, and valued for who they are. I demonstrate deep empathy and compassion, seeking to understand and connect with our clients' experiences, emotions, and perspectives. I strive to listen attentively, validate feelings, and offer support without judgment.
I use the first session to get to know my clients. We go through presenting issues and concerns, childhood traumas, recent changes, and coping skills being used. The following sessions are more unstructured where we focus on current concerns. As time progresses, I look for behavior patterns that give insight into barriers causing anxiety and depression.
