My approach is warm and down-to-earth, while still being a direct and supportive. I’m a therapist who thinks outside-of-the box because you are unique. I continue training in cross-cultural practice and cultural humility to bring to my work with clients who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized populations.
As a seasoned therapist, I have many tools up my sleeve. I would never use one modality on every client. I can pull from CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, trauma-informed, art therapy, Solutions Focused and so forth. Let’s talk about your goals and what modality is the right fit for you.
The first session is quite structured because I want to understand why you are in counseling. First, I’ll set an agenda so you’ll know what to expect. Second, I will review mandatory reporting laws for your state. Third, I will ask you 50,000 questions, but more like we are just having a conversation. Towards the end, I will ask if the session felt comfortable, did it feel like we “clicked”? I will also tell you if it’s a “click” for me. If not a match, we will talk about next steps. If yes, a click, (cool!), we will talk about a next appointment.
