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About My Clients
Nursing was my first career, lasting 13 years. I have worked in a behavioral health unit of a local hospital, as well as all other departments in hospital and home health. As a registered nurse, I developed a therapeutic approach of caring for each patient as an individual, developing a holistic viewpoint. As a mental health therapist, that experience has been invaluable. I have worked for over two years in a community mental health setting, primarily with adults and adolescents.
My Background and Approach
My approach is trauma focused, seeing the client through a lens that detects past hurts, abuses, and psychological damage primarily caused by outside influences. The development of resilience (the ability to bounce back) is a primary focus of therapy. I use many evidenced-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral, dialectical/mindfulness therapies, experiential methods, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. There is no “one size fits all.” Each client is uniquely made and needs uniquely fitted therapy. I am a Christian therapist, with a biblical worldview. I believe that science and spirituality can co-exist, and evidence-based practice can be integrated into a faith-based practice. I am trained and eager to work with individuals of all faiths, believing that each client is unique, and their beliefs are as well.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Helping hurting people find healing so that they can go on to pursue all that life has for them, is what my job as a counselor is all about. I believe every person has within themselves the potential for transformation, but often, there must be a helpful other to walk alongside, encourage, and facilitate. As a therapist, it is an honor to be that trusted other.