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About My Clients
While I have worked with many populations throughout the years, the majority of my clients have been "emerging adults" between the ages of 18-30. I believe that it takes a great deal of courage for someone to reach out for help, and that is where we begin - recognizing this courage and identifying strengths. In my counseling sessions I offer clients a "message of hope" - that things can and will change for them. My "ideal" client is over the age of 18, and is open to exploring these ideas.
My Background and Approach
I have been a clinical social worker for 30 years. Throughout the years I have worked with people of many different backgrounds, age groups, sexual orientations, cultures, races and ethnicities. The people I work with all have one important thing in common - they are all seeking understanding, validation, and emotional support as they work towards making positive changes in their lives. I provide a safe, comforting, space for people to open up (often for the very first time) about their experiences, worries, hopes, and dreams for the future. I primarily use the "strengths perspective" in my work with clients. In this way I can help them to recognize and utilize their many strengths as opposed to merely focusing on the difficult issues they struggle with. I help them to focus on the things that they have control over, and to find a way to move forward instead of feeling stuck in the past.