Life Challenges
Relationships
Trauma and Healing
Therapy Methods
Body and Mind
I got into this field because I wanted to be the representation I did not have growing up as a man in the LGBTQ+ community.
Mental Health Counselor in Wyoming, MI
I've worked with the following populations: LGBTQ+ community, LGBTQ+ adolescents, young adults, & clients experiencing mild to severe symptoms and mental health diagnoses.
Techniques used in sessions can be rooted in but are not limited to being: Solution-Focused, DBT, CBT, and ERP. I am in the midst of working towards being DBT Certified.
In my time in this field I have worked with clients who have explored their gender journey. I do take time with my clients to explore what gender may be congruent to who they are. If I have clients interested in any gender affirming care, and depending what the care may entail, I review with my clients on the benefits and potential concerns that can come up with any medical based decisions. I also can write referral letters for any client's seeking medical transitions when appropriate.
Through my time in this field I have worked with monogamous and open relationships. One of my main focuses in relationship-based therapy is enhancing communication skills within the relationship. I place emphasis on not trying to take any sides, while helping people figure out what decisions may be best for them regarding their relationship, and potential ways to enhance the relationship.
Being part of the LGBTQ+ community, I strive to make my therapy a safe space to explore every and anything that may be a concern for my clients. I strive to give back to my community in ways that the community has had my back when I was navigating my sexual orientation.
I do incorporate this style of therapy into a lot of my sessions as I try to create a supportive & nonjudgmental environment for my clients. Through my authenticity and empathy, I also try to allow my clients to explore their feelings, while talking out ways to solve any issues that my client's may be facing.
I am in the midst of being DBT certified. Through DBT I try to help my clients to enhance their mindfulness skills, emotional regulation skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and distress tolerance skills.
I do provide couples counseling and counseling to those in a polyamorous or open-relationship. I try to find ways to help people find ways to enhance their communication skills, and problem-solving skills in hopes to enhance the relationship overall. I refrain from trying to take sides, while also allowing people to hold me accountable if they feel I am taking a side within the relationship.
