Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Each person is uniquely different, and I view the counselor-client relationship as a partnership. I enjoy working with clients who want to create boundaries and freedom in their lives by addressing difficult issues and situations that impact them, as well as those who would like someone in their life who is willing to listen.
My Background and Approach
My counseling approach takes into consideration all aspects of a person, and the effects problems have on you physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually (if you choose). I strive to listen well, to gain an understanding into your needs, find out what your perception of the world is, and how that view shapes your thoughts, feelings, or behavior. I prioritize acceptance of each person for who they are, as well as trying my best to understand your own individual needs. You are the expert on you, and I tailor my treatment accordingly, to help you figure out what works best for you in this process. Some of the ways I address these different aspects of a person are through education, finding patterns of thinking or behavior that may not be serving you well, helping address uncomfortable feelings through acceptance and mindfulness, recognizing and addressing spiritually abusive situations and helping you problem-solve life’s challenges.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that change and growth are part of the process of living. Some of those changes are welcomed with happy times in life, and then there are other phases of life that are more difficult or traumatic. Each person deals and copes with the difficulties of life differently, and many times we have been taught ways of coping in our younger lives that do not serve us well as adults. My desire is to provide a safe place to help clients discover how to adjust to changes in life, heal from present and past hurts and trauma, and achieve the changes they want to make in their lives. I believe oppression is a reality for people of color and minorities, and that racism is a social system embedded in the culture and it's institutions.