Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
Yes there are recurring themes and issues that I have observed that are exhibited when treating clients in mental health. They are their level of motivation. I have begun doing more encouragement and validation of clients and when accomplishing EMDR therapy I involve more relaxation techniques in the process.
How has your particular field of specialization evolved in recent years and how has that impacted your work?
When I first began in the Helping Profession, I was employed only in the Addictions field. As of the last two years I switched to working with EMDR clients and Mental health, swaying swaying from Addictions.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
One thing that is included in the therapy experience that helps the client tremendously is his or her level of motivation and attitude during the session. A more positive attitude and willingness to change tends to progress to a much better outlook in the therapy process.
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.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a condition that is precipitated by a perceived terrifying event. This event need not occur directly to the person but may happen vicariously—having seen something terrible happen to another person. The condition may last months or years while symptoms include ruminating thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety when triggered, and potential substance abuse in attempt to cope.
Trauma
Trauma is the result of experiencing a perceived, extremely distressful event. Although the stress threshold for each person differs, meaning that each person considers and experiences trauma differently, it is an event that tops one’s threshold. It exceeds one’s ability to cope or emotionally process. Symptoms may include shock, anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, feeling disconnected, mood swings, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.
General Expertise
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life.
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.
Communication issues
Source of communication challenges in circumstances and relationships that can have a negative impact on mental health. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations often lead to arguments in personal, platonic, or professional relationships.
Divorce & separation
Separation and divorce can trigger a range of mental health challenges, even when the split is mutually agreed upon. Prolonged challenges can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and more.
Fees
$200
First Session
$160
Family Therapy
$150
Couples Therapy
$130
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Group Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
Coaching
Person-Centered Therapy
Pastoral & Faith Based Counseling
Training / Certifications
EMDR certified therapist, 20 hours of training per year
Licensure
ID, LCPC, 3880
WA, LMHC, LH61070051
UT, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, 12165034-6004
Education
Masters, Counseling, Kansas State University
Masters, Christian Life Coaching, Light University
Work History
One thing that is included in the therapy experience that helps the client tremendously is his or her level of motivation and attitude during the session. A more positive attitude and willingness to change tends to progress to a much better outlook in the therapy process. My work history is with those individuals with life trauma and Post Traumatic Stress symptoms. Prior to that I worked with those clients that have addiction issues and also mental health problems.
Location
Remote Therapy, Eagle, 83616, ID