Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
Although I obtained a significant amount of knowledge as a therapeutic provider and underwent professional training, I myself do not claim to be an expert on my clients. I ultimately view clients as the true experts on themselves and I, as the therapist, am their creative partner in becoming the “best” version of themselves.
My Background and Approach
I have 10 years of experience in the mental health field ranging from care management, residential settings, hospitals, and health insurances. I have obtained a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Jersey City University in 2018. I currently hold a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) Licensure in New Jersey since 2021. I also obtained a 3 year post-graduate training certification at the Gestalt Center of Psychotherapy & Training in New York.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Not only do I believe clients are the experts on themselves, but I also believe that clients are the heroes of their own stories. In addition to taking inspiration from person-centered therapy and gestalt therapy, my work as a therapist has also taken inspiration from the works of literature scholar Joseph Campbell and his theory. In Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey,” the hero in the story goes through various stages of trials and tribulations. During the course of the journey, the hero often has to integrate parts of themselves and the world that surrounds them to become an agent of better change. Much like the “Hero’s Journey,” my approach to care heavily involves clients making contact and integrating with all aspects of themselves and their environment. Even seemingly “unpleasant” experiences like sadness, anger, and pain can become a window into one’s needs and a key to bettering one’s self.