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About My Clients
The people I support struggle like you do—despite being smart, supportive of those they love, and funny as hell. Even though most people don’t take them seriously they keep trying because their life matters and they deserve a life with meaning and purpose. When they first see me they are scared that I am just another person who is going to tell them what to do or who they “should” be. They worry that every time they want to make a change in their life something or someone will hold them back.
My Background and Approach
I believe creative expression can empower people by building self-esteem, can heal by giving a voice to our painful experiences, and educate by helping us remember who we are and who we want to be. It’s also a way to have fun and play! I support older teens and adults of all abilities using person-centered creative approaches. I specialize in supporting people with a learning, intellectual, or developmental disability to work through loss, exclusion, past abuse and shitty life events. If you want to gain some control back in your life, feel confident in stating what you want out of life, and heal old wounds I would love to help you get there.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Therapy is a series of conversations and creative activities where you and I will dive into how you are feeling and work to help you feel empowered to state what you want out of life, heal from past experiences and learn skills to take on future struggles. It may seem weird or uncomfortable at first but as we get to know each other those uncomfortable feelings will turn into a mutual respect for each other. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with various creative approaches such as drawing, painting, music, movement and some play. I find that speaking or using words to communicate often is not enough or the right mode when we don't understand what it is we are feeling or struggling with. Working together to find the approach that works for you we will help you experience and express your yourself, your feeling and work through the past life events that were hurtful. Investing in yourself to receive guidance will empower you to create positive outcomes in your life.