Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I love working with clients who are not only interested in better understanding their mental health, but who are also motivated to build tools and skills they can apply in their everyday lives. My goal is to help clients develop strategies they can use not just between sessions, but long after therapy ends, so they feel confident navigating challenges on their own.
My Background and Approach
In our first session, we’ll begin with a brief introduction. I’ll share some background information about myself, as well as review my policies and procedures to ensure we’re all on the same page. After that, we’ll dive into your background so I can get to know you better. We’ll also discuss why you’re seeking therapy, why now feels like the right time, and what you hope to achieve through the process. My approach is casual, conversational, and relatable. I hope to provide a comfortable environment for my clients to grow, so formality in our space isn’t necessary. I’m also particularly effective in taking complex, abstract theory and explaining it in an understandable, layperson manner. I’m enthusiastic about helping you make change and I encourage open communication, even texting between sessions to help you get where you want to go.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Ironically, the less we speak between sessions, the more likely it is that you’re improving. I also use standardized assessments like the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 to compare and contrast at several points during your treatment. Your combined improved scores and better feelings typically suggest that you’re ready to end our work together.