Highly experienced and commpassionate Social Worker with over 30 years of dedicated service in educational and therapeutic settings. Proficient in providing support, crisis and substance abuse intervention, and family therapy. Well suited to provide student engagement, academic performance, and behavorial guidance for at-risk youth. Eager to contribute expertise to support young individuals and their family.
My approach is collaborative, systemic, and centered on building trust. With adolescents, I provide a safe, confidential space where they feel heard, validated, and respected as individuals rather than judged by another authority figure. With families, I work to bridge communication gaps, normalize normal developmental milestones, and help parents support their teen's growth without escalating cycles of conflict.
The first session for an adolescent and their parents focuses on initial paperwork, confidentiality rules, building trust, gathering background information, and setting general goals rather than diving into heavy emotional issues.
