I am a very blunt therapist and will always lay out the process and what that looks like for each individual client. The intake can be very boring, as I ask many questions to gain an understanding of how I can help. I typically do not assign homework as I understand that there is not always time for homework with all of life's demands. I specialize in trauma and couples but have worked with many different diagnoses.
I am currently a consultant in training with EMDRIA to offer consultation to other clinicians who are starting to provide EMDR trauma therapy to clients. I also am a level 2 Gottman Couples therapist, working toward becoming certified in the field. I enjoy learning about the way the brain stores negative interactions and assisting clients in gaining knowledge of how these interactions can manifest differently in each person.
I want make sure we have a mutual agreement when creating a plan for therapy that includes how we can recognize progress in therapy. I always try to prepare clients with what the plan is for the next session.
