Services
- Individual
About My Clients
My ideal client is someone that will do their best to be engaged, doing what they need to do outside of our sessions and is open minded to the counseling experience. That being said, I know how hard it can be to open up to a stranger and I understand it takes time, I will wait as long as necessary with some gentle nudging towards getting to the really difficult stuff if you need it. I see adults (20/21+).
My Background and Approach
I believe in using an integrative approach with my clients. Therapy is not one size fits all and with that in mind treatment modalities and theoretical applications should be varied to fit the needs of the individual. I will try various things to help get you where you want to be. I am Certified Master ART Practitioner - Accelerated Resolution Therapy- this is an amazing therapy intervention that has been found to be very effective at reducing symptoms related to PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, Mood/Affective Disorders among other things. GTS (Google That Stuff) and go to Youtube and see more for yourself about the benefits of working with an ART therapist! I am also Brainspotting phase 1 trained. Additionally, I operate from a CBT, Mindfulness, Psychoeducational/Psychodynamic Person Centered approach. I am also licensed in Virginia.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Like anything else in life, you get out of therapy what you put into it. If you come in with the mindset that I can magically “fix you” neither of us are going to find the experience very helpful. If you come into therapy with a relatively open mind and a willingness to try you just might find the answers you seek.