What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
I believe success in therapy is measured in many ways. Firstly, showing up and being consistent with sessions will keep you motivated for treatment. It is important to have a clear idea from the beginning of therapy of what your goals are in treatment. It is helpful to reflect back on therapy goals and check in to see the progress. Sometimes, it is difficult to be self-reflective and see your own progress so I think it is important for your therapist to provide recognition and celebrate progress and accomplishments with you as you progress through treatment. Also, success happens when you are open and ready for change and new a perspective.
What is your style/approach to therapy?
Rather than having one therapeutic approach for individuals coming into therapy, I am flexible in their needs and may work from a variety of therapeutic approaches and apply different modalities to meet their needs. I value the importance of trauma informed approaches to provide an emotionally safe environment for individuals seeking treatment. I work hard to create a collaborative, constructive, challenging environment that is also consistent with compassion, acceptance, and warmth.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
Sometimes, my sense of humor may come out in session. Although therapy can be challenging and involve some heavy topics I believe it is important to be able to laugh at times when appropriate. The power of laughter is amazing!
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.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Body dysmorphia
Condition causing people to worry excessively about appearance or even imagine flaws. Generally distressing to the point of impacting ability to perform everyday activities. Can be experienced by people of any age, gender, or sex.
Eating disorders
Distressing or complicated relationship with food that can lead to isolation, fear, and death. Could manifest as eating too much or too little and generally stems from someone’s complicated relationships with food or their body.
General Expertise
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.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
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.
In-Network Insurance
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
Optum
United Healthcare
Fees
$130
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Training / Certifications
Training and Education in Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Dealing with Trauma-A body based approach
Licensure
MA, LMHC, 12320
MA, LMHC, 12320
Education
Master of Arts in Psychology
Work History
I have spent a number of years working in community mental health providing support and services to local communities. My experience comes from working and volunteering in young adult residential homes, after incarceration services programs, family support programs for young parents, outpatient mental health agencies, and across telehealth platforms providing counseling services.
Location
Telehealth, Ludlow, 01056, MA