If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
Do this for yourself, it is so powerful and healthy for your mind, body and soul. You deserve to feel better.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I am a gentle, kind, patient, non-judging and understanding person, and I believe these traits allow me to easily aid in the healing process for others.
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I’ve been a compassionate, caring person since I can remember. I have felt a calling to the helping profession since I was a kid, and aiding in the peace of mind and happiness of others is my life’s work.
Specialties
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Attachment issues
Children that experience parents and/or guardians that are avoidant, ambivalent, or resistant from an early age, may develop attachment issues. This can manifest as difficulty forming or maintaining friendships, romantic relationships and empathetic bonds throughout life, as well as other issues.
General Expertise
Careers
Designed to help people choose, change, or leave a career at any stage of life. Careers are often wrapped up in people’s perceived identity, therefore, any change can cause anxiety and/or depression.
Anger management
It's normal to experience anger at times, but for some, it becomes so frequent, intense, or difficult to control that it negatively affects their life. Anger management is a structured therapeutic approach toward reducing one’s anger to a point where more appropriate coping and/or conflict management skills are used. Beliefs and thoughts leading toward anger outbursts are explored while healthy coping and interpersonal skills are put into practice.
Bipolar disorder
Characterized by alternating symptoms of depression and mania. During more extreme episodes, depression may lead to the point of suicidal ideation and attempts while extreme bouts of mania are marked by impulsive behavior, lack of sleep, elevated esteem, and even psychosis.
Body image issues
Due to continued exposure to images of “normal” or “desired” body types, people can develop a range of positive or negative emotions about their appearance causing anxiety, depression, or eating disorders.
Fees
$80
First Session
$90
Couples Therapy
$90
Group Therapy
$80
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experiential Therapy
Licensure
PA, LPC, PC012353
Education
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University
BFA, Fine Art, Murray State University
Work History
I have worked with adults, children, elders, couples, and families in a variety of settings including outpatient, group therapy, schools, in home, and family based counseling.
Location
1818 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem, 18018, PA