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I want potential clients to know that I am a genuine person/ therapist. I will always be genuine and honest with you. I am very easy going, easy to talk with, and I believe one of my strengths is the ability to gain a client's trust- allowing the person to feel comfortable discussing any issue without fear of judgment. I have 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with all ages from children to the elderly in correctional settings, substance abuse, and a university.
My approach to therapy is first and foremost to build a rapport and earn the trust of the person(s) I am working with in therapy. Without trust and an ability to connect I don't believe the therapeutic process has a chance of being successful. As therapy progresses I work mostly from a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, but also Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, and psycho-education.
A client can expect to leave a session with me feeling heard, understood, and un-judged no matter what issue was discussed. I also like to develop a goal each week with the client(d) so the person feels connected to therapy the entire week rather than just one hour. I believe that a client will leave our first session looking forward to coming back. I have been given this feedback by many clients, and for me it is the biggest compliment I could receive.
