What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
Success looks different for everyone because goals are individually discerned. But generally success looks like moving forward. Whether in relationships, a job, making a life transition, or how one deals with issues from their past, moving forward will look different in each individual because we are all different. Therefore progress in therapy can be a collaborative work between the client and therapist to determine what progress will look like.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
In treatment, the goal is always that the client feels they are in a safe space and trusts me as their therapist. I do my part to encourage this in every session because I also needed this and understand how this can be the cornerstone of the healing process.
What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
One barrier to people seeking care is not knowing what to expect. Although most people understand why they are seeking therapy, they don't know what to expect from their therapist or where to begin once they are there. I encourage all that are seeking therapy to simply show up and allow us to guide you through the rest.
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.
Parenting issues
Parenting issues involve those associated with the child-rearing process. These may include safety, discipline, nutrition, finances, childcare, school, household rules, chores, daily routines, social activities, and relationships with extended family members. Because child-rearing practices vary by culture, cultural norms must be considered.
Stress
Distress stems from a subjective perception of something being unwanted, undesirable, or detrimental to your wellbeing. Excessive stress significantly impairs mental and physical health and is associated with many diseases and conditions.
General Expertise
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
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.
Race & Cultural Identity
Challenges around race and cultural identity vary enormously, including issues related to discrimination, racism, and intergenerational trauma.
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.
Fees
$125
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Reality Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
TF-CBT-, DBT, Ethics for Professional Counselors, Telehealth for Mental Health Counselors, Domestic Violence
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH19419
Education
Master Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University
Work History
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Location
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