At the first session, clients should expect to explain what brings them to therapy, and what they are hoping to achieve, and to come away from the session with some knowledge of coping skills or strategies that they can use right away.
At the first session, clients should expect to explain what brings them to therapy, and what they are hoping to achieve, and to come away from the session with some knowledge of coping skills or strategies that they can use right away.
The most common theoretical approaches I use in therapy are CBT, DBT, REBT, Seeking Safety, and Solution-focused therapy.
Map out the journey with checkpoints and destinations. The issues may be complex and overwhelming. The goal is not to retraumatize the client but to be deliberate in goal setting. It's like peeling an onion layer by layer.
Map out the journey with checkpoints and destinations. The issues may be complex and overwhelming. The goal is not to retraumatize the client but to be deliberate in goal setting. It's like peeling an onion layer by layer.
I work from the past to the present. This helps to find out why and how events from the past affect today. If past experiences do not enhance, encourage or lift you, leave them on the conveyor belt of life. It is baggage, but not yours to carry.
Work together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. This often starts by building trust between us and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy.
Work together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. This often starts by building trust between us and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy.
I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Holistic approach, as these modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality, allow us to work together to focus on the positive aspects of their lives.
I will help youon your journey can make the healing process more accessible.
I will help youon your journey can make the healing process more accessible.
I like to teach clients how to help themselves by using cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, polyvagal theory, music, and art therapies.
Build a genuine human connection to start effective interventions and start your healing
Build a genuine human connection to start effective interventions and start your healing
I use humanistic models of therapy that focus on a collaborative relationship based on real interactions, and unconditional positive regard. I am a trauma-informed practitioner and enjoy utilizing expressive arts as a conduit to healing.