Together we will work on trying build healthy boundaries, communication, build up positive self image and self-talk, as well as process through your thoughts and feelings.
Together we will work on trying build healthy boundaries, communication, build up positive self image and self-talk, as well as process through your thoughts and feelings.
I meet you where you are, to help navigate the waters with you and plant seeds or help redirect when needed. I try to stay transparent with my clients, I use a lot of ACT, CBT and DBT skills to help challenge behaviors, thoughts and emotions.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationships, mood and identity. I will help you resolve interpersonal conflicts first and move outward to address family, relational, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationships, mood and identity. I will help you resolve interpersonal conflicts first and move outward to address family, relational, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
I incorporate various models such as trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to name a few. I rely on biblical principles of healing, deliverance and recovery.
Review your experiences in life and therapy and identify what is most important to you. We can create a structured approach to recovering from trauma or enhance coping skills and setting healthy boundaries.
Review your experiences in life and therapy and identify what is most important to you. We can create a structured approach to recovering from trauma or enhance coping skills and setting healthy boundaries.
Person-Centered, meaning that I want to meet my clients where they need me. I provide empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard. I support individuals to focus on the solutions in life instead of the problems.
Softly challenge distorted unhelpful/exaggerated/unrealistic harsh judgements/thoughts/beliefs that appear during your distress. Just because we have a thought doesn't make it true. Self compassion is powerful!
Softly challenge distorted unhelpful/exaggerated/unrealistic harsh judgements/thoughts/beliefs that appear during your distress. Just because we have a thought doesn't make it true. Self compassion is powerful!
I believe addictions often originate from deeper underlying issues such as trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. I want to help you accomplish -whatever- goals/values that are uniquely important to you. Evidenced based.
Figure it out. That is our job! We know when to listen, and when to probe. We will support you on your path to closure, clarity, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-reflection. Problem solving, strategies, healing or all of the above.
Figure it out. That is our job! We know when to listen, and when to probe. We will support you on your path to closure, clarity, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-reflection. Problem solving, strategies, healing or all of the above.
From the first session, we help you get clarity about how to move forward and start feeling better. We are smart, compassionate, thoughtful/active listeners. Ellen, David and I are experienced and use several modalities (CADC, EMDR, CBT, ACT, etc)