
I decided to go to school much later in life and have learned the hard way how difficult it was to learn who I am and what I am capable of doing. Through personal experiences paired with education, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of issues, include anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, trauma, self-esteem and addiction. I have worked professionally with substance abuse for approximately 5 years and another year and a half with detainees in correctional facilities.
The first session is typical a "Get to Know You" session. This is a time for us to get to know each other better, and for myself to learn what you are looking to achieve in therapy and explore the best place to start. The therapy process is meant to be a collaborate process. Its also okay if you don't share everything in the first session, and that you can take your time building trust and opening up as you become more comfortable. The main goal is to establish a positive, supportive and therapeutic working relationship that can help you achieve your goals. Its also okay if "you don't know", healing can be messy, and often we just need a place to process and filter the information that we receive in our day to day lives. It really is ok to not be okay and to not have any a clue on where to start or what to do. This process is truly individual and looks different for everyone.
I have experienced a lot throughout my life and have had to learn lessons "the hard way". Throughout my life and then furthering my education, I now have the tools to teach others effective ways to help them through this journey called "life".
I love working with people who have had that "stuck" feeling. Helping my clients that are eager to improve, yet have not found effective tools that can carry them through day to day life is my favorite. I love to watch people grow and excel on areas that they are struggling with.
Our family therapy services help families navigate through challenges, improve communication, and build stronger relationships. Our counselors work with families to identify goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives. With this understanding, clients begin to accept their hardships and commit to making necessary changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.
Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach designed to help people find the motivation to make a positive behavior change. This client-centered approach is particularly effective for people who have mixed feelings about changing their behavior.
It is very common for people accessing substance use treatment and mental health services to report overwhelming experiences of trauma and violence. Often people who have experienced trauma view their use of substances as beneficial in that it helps them to cope with trauma-related stress.
Mon | By Appointment | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | Closed |
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