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About My Clients
Having worked in public education, I am able to work with people of diverse backgrounds with many individual factors affecting their mental health. The majority of my experience lies with children, teens, and young adults. I am open to working with anyone, regardless of demographics. All you need to bring is a desire to grow.
My Background and Approach
I have a background in developmental psychology spanning from babies in the womb through grieving loved ones. I have worked mostly with children in preK through 12th grade within the school setting. Further, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am intimately aware of intersectional identities and navigating that world. Empowering Hearts starts in a person-centered, holistic framework to best meet clients where they are and provide for continued flexibility in the care plan. Major influences on practice at Empowering Hearts are CBT, DBT, and MI, with plans to expand the knowledge and application of therapeutic models in the near future.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I personally believe in the autonomy of each individual to live a life they desire as long as that life isn't harming others. There are many groups of people that are facing many difficult challenges just by existing authentically as who they are. I condemn the actions of those that fight to eradicate minority identities from public view. Together, we can take any concern you have and sit down, give it space to exist, and honor what it teaches us. We will strive for progress, not perfection. I am here to be a partner on your journey towards empowerment. I can't promise that any of this process will be easy. What I can promise is that you don't have to do this alone.