My passion for mental health counseling comes from my love for all people and all of our differences. I have been in the mental health field for about 8 years. One-on-one client interaction has always been a favorite part of my job. My experience includes management of social workers who work with foster youth. As a manager, I value teamwork and positive work environments. 

 

My primary goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, judgement free space for clients to express their feelings and emotions. With every client, I use a trauma informed approach while guiding them through the problem-solving process. Each intervention used is evidence based, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Gestalt Method, and more. While using evidence-based interventions is important to the work we do, I also value the beauty of ”vent sessions.” Sometimes letting it all out in a comfortable setting is the exact thing we need for a clearer mind. Out of all the different interventions I have used with clients in my experience, CBT is my favorite; especially for clients struggling with anxiety and depression. What I like most about this intervention is how it challenges clients’ perspectives while incorporating positive coping skills.  

 

Building rapport is one of my favorite parts of the therapeutic process. I understand that starting therapy can be unnerving and intimidating so I aim to make the rapport building process fun and stress free. Learning who my clients are, for their true selves, has always brought me a sense of fulfillment in my career. With every client, I use a strengths-based approach. While our weaknesses may be what brings us to therapy, our strengths are what help us find viable solutions to reduce stress and help improve quality of life overall. Mindfulness practice is also heavily incorporated into my approach. During sessions I am open to practicing meditation and other mindfulness techniques with clients.