How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
Building therapy goals is 100% with the client and what will work for them. It starts with asking questions of what has been tried and worked and what hasn't worked. Next is building up the goals of what they would like to achieve in therapy. From there we work as a team to figure out what is going to work for the client.
How does collaboration with other providers play into your work?
The only time this would play a role is if the client is requesting it.
What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?
Mental health only work for those that want it and are seeking the services for themselves. If they don't believe they have a problem that they would like to work on, then this is not going to work. Therapy is something that is client centered and can only work if the client want's it too.
Specialties
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Addiction
Family issues
Coping Skills
General Expertise
Loss/Grief
ADHD
Anger management
Attachment issues
Caregiver stress & support
Codependency
College & graduate student issues
Communication issues
Fees
$200
First Session
$150
Family Therapy
$150
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Licensure
CA, LMFT, 103565
Education
MA in psychology
Work History
I have 10 years working with those that have struggled within the legal system as well as with addiction. I have 5 years of working with families that have struggled with a wide variety of challenges. This can include self-esteem, self-image, grief and loss, divorce, marital problems, etc.
Location
Remote therapy, Visalia, 93292, CA