Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I enjoy working with all ages and backgrounds. I enjoy learning about my clients and their personal journey in their life span. I am open to working with people from all walks of life and offer client centered therapy with unconditional positive regard and compassion. I consider myself an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. I am sensitive to to the struggles specific to POC and my own privilege. I also specialize in parenting skills and offer PCIT to children (2-7) with their parent or guardian.
My Background and Approach
With 20+ years of experience I have amassed skills from my education, trainings, and experiences with clients. I am client centered and will work with you with an approach that will be tailored to you based on your personal needs and personality. I am trained in CBT, trauma, client centered therapy, child development, parenting, and play therapy. I am empathetic but also goal oriented. I am straight forward but kind. I am professional but I have a sense of humor. I am open minded, no "buts". I am certified in PCIT, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, which is an evidence-based treatment for young children (2-7) with behavioral problems. This is a structured treatment and typically takes 12-20 sessions for completion, though there is no set time limit. I find PCIT to be a more straightforward and effective approach for helping parents to help their child decrease unwanted behaviors and improve their relationships with their child.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that all people are important and valuable. I believe children have rights and voices and when their voices are not heard then I will help advocate for them. I have participated in marches for Women's rights and against discrimination of POC. I hope to be more active in the future as being in private practice means my boss (myself) will allow me to have more time to explore my passions. Additionally, I have my own personal experiences with depression and anxiety and relate to issues of having my symptoms minimized by others and the stigma attached to struggling to be productive (or even awake). Through my personal journey with professionals and my own education, I have managed my symptoms for many years and I have hope that with proper care, you can also experience life without disabling symptoms.