I specialize in adolescents, young adults, and adults. I help develop coping strategies using DBT and CBT skills that produce successful outcomes. As a teacher in the public school systems for over 25 years, I have worked with learning difficulties and social emotional issues caused by all the environmental stressors our generation has to manage.
I collaborate with my clients to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. I meet my clients where they are in life to establish goals that are attainable and allow my clients to feel success and balance. My eclectic theoretical approach incorporates a balance between empathy, validation, and compassion. Life isn't easy and my goal to is help my clients feel more comfortable with how our world is changing in a way that works for them.
The first meeting is an opportunity for you to share your story and develop a sense of comfort. From there we would develop short term goals together. Goals that you feel can be reached with in a reasonable amount of time. I lean toward solution focused and provide feedback to keep sessions focused on the outcomes you want and need to feel successful and safe. I strive to make my clients feel comfortable to share private and personal experiences.
