I believe my role as a therapist is to empower and support you in uncovering a more fulfilling and enriched version of your life. I work in a collaborative manner with my clients and believing in the therapeutic relationship to be a space of healing.
I believe my role as a therapist is to empower and support you in uncovering a more fulfilling and enriched version of your life. I work in a collaborative manner with my clients and believing in the therapeutic relationship to be a space of healing.
I have professional experience in the health care field, specifically working in oncology and hospice. I am Level 2 Gottman trained and am licensed in both Michigan and Illinois. I utilize different modalities to uniquely fit your needs and desires.
Together, we will work through what brings you to therapy. We may have some tough discussions . While there may be tears, there will be warmth, smiles, and even some laughter as we help you grown and learn together.
Together, we will work through what brings you to therapy. We may have some tough discussions . While there may be tears, there will be warmth, smiles, and even some laughter as we help you grown and learn together.
I leave the door open for you to talk about whatever is on your mind and you need my help with. I will offer you feedback, hold you accountable, and celebrate your successes with you every step of the way!
Get to know each other as it's important to feel heard, safe and understood. I will ask questions about your goals for therapy and will work to help you get to where you want to be mentally and emotionally. Therapy is a journey, not a race.
Get to know each other as it's important to feel heard, safe and understood. I will ask questions about your goals for therapy and will work to help you get to where you want to be mentally and emotionally. Therapy is a journey, not a race.
My preferred therapy approach is using CBT. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be an effective tool used in therapy.
Together, we will delve into themes like emotional healing, personal growth, attachment styles, purpose, meaning, values, relationship dynamics, self-awareness, and life transitions in a supportive, transformative setting.
Together, we will delve into themes like emotional healing, personal growth, attachment styles, purpose, meaning, values, relationship dynamics, self-awareness, and life transitions in a supportive, transformative setting.
My approach is holistic and client-centered, integrating CBT, neuroscience, and creative therapies. I focus on understanding and growth in a safe, supportive environment, empowering clients towards lasting change and self-awareness.
Broad themes that I often discuss with clients include boundary work, patterns/roles in life and within relationships, and how the creative process can be included in the therapeutic work.
Broad themes that I often discuss with clients include boundary work, patterns/roles in life and within relationships, and how the creative process can be included in the therapeutic work.
I have a nondirective therapeutic style. I let my clients lead what they want to explore and talk about in session. I include the creative process and art making as an important tool for self expression and explorations of emotions.