Services
- Individual
About My Clients
The clients I work with are amazing people! But, they started to feel a little off. Maybe it's anxiety or depression or they're feeling stuck...in their relationship, in their job, in the daily routine. Something has to change. My clients are ready to break free of living the way others think they should live and instead find the courage to live the life that they desire. It's time to heal from the past, create a vision, and begin living an exciting life.
My Background and Approach
I've been a licensed professional counselor for 15 years and have worked with many people to change and improve their lives. Since each client is different, I create a plan that is customized specifically for each person. There are many models that I pull strategies from based on each client, but CBT and SFBT are two of my favorites. I tend to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often due to it being the most extensively researched of all therapies with scientific evidence that the methods produce change. CBT is about examining how your beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions lead to one another. When we make a change in one of these areas, we start to see desired results in the whole circle. I also tend to incorporate some aspects of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This method uses natural strengths to move toward goals and focuses on solutions rather than problems. Sometimes a shift in focus is what is needed to move forward.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
An authentic and genuine counseling relationship is key to the success of therapy. It's important to me to build that relationship and create a comfortable, safe, and judgment-free place for you to express yourself. The principles of human connection, individualized person-centered care, and trauma awareness help me better understand my clients. I appreciate and accept you just as you are. I want you to feel valued, honored, and respected. This time is dedicated to you and I'm here to listen to whatever you'd like to share. I'm interested in you as a person and your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and needs. I'm ready to hear about how you'd like to feel and how you want your life to look. We'll go at your pace. If you feel ready to jump right in and are ready to make some big shifts, then let's go! And if it feels better to take some time to explore slowly, that's great too! Let's work together to get you moving along the journey that fits for you!