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About My Clients
I treat trauma to include both recent traumatic events and childhood abuse. I also treat mood instability, suicidal ideation and self-harming which are often symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. I also am experienced in working with those that have or had involvement in the criminal justice system to include formerly incarcerated people, prison staff and law enforcement. Trauma abounds in those areas and people deserve peace. I also enjoy providing supervision for LCSW Interns.
My Background and Approach
I work with individuals that struggle with their emotions. I have advanced training in DBT and practice with adherence. I also have training in mentalization based therapy which helps with difficulty with relationships, emotional dysregulation, self-harm and is found to be affected for personality disorders.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have, unfortunately, met therapists that react with fear when they hear any talk of suicide or self-harm and proceed with an automatic Baker Act. We safety plan together and learn skills to cope with scary thoughts and self-harm behaviors to keep you safely in the community, following DBT protocols. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and knowledgeable. People with Borderline Personality Disorder? One of my most favorite groups of people to work with and the diagnosis is, unfortunately, one of the most marginalized in all of mental health. Tough topics require good self care and when not working, I get outside and enjoy nature, camping, hiking, traveling and spring hopping.