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About My Clients
You have landed on my page because you likely want a compassionate listener who can take a creative, individually tailored approach to helping you reach your goals! You want to feel more confident, or help your child feel more confident, and need an outlet for emotional expression. Maybe you are tired of feeling alone with the problems you have, or just want personal growth. Either way, you are in the right place!
My Background and Approach
I enjoy getting to know my clients as individuals and use a therapeutic approach that combines listening and validating feelings with experiential learning, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. My clients enjoy the benefits of an experiential approach because of the 'aha' moments, and enjoy interacting with my gentle, professionally trained therapy dog, Lira, who helps in creating a safe space in session. I tailor my approach with young children using child-directed play therapy techniques and therapeutic games. School age children enjoy working with me using the same child-centered play, along with animal assisted therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and basic mindfulness skills.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in a person-centered, holistic approach where individual traits are valued. I work with a diverse array of clients in my practice from many different backgrounds and all walks of life. I am passionate myself about the human-animal connection, and improving the lives for both people and animals.