Work towards gaining knowledge and an understanding behind specific issues being experienced and building healthy coping mechanisms along with learning new skills such as emotional regulation, communication, stress tolerance, etc.
Work towards gaining knowledge and an understanding behind specific issues being experienced and building healthy coping mechanisms along with learning new skills such as emotional regulation, communication, stress tolerance, etc.
Being able to identify reasons for issues experienced and triggers that may cause unwanted behaviors or emotions. Paying attention to mutli-generational family patterns and learned behaviors to guide towards healthier patterns will be a focus area.
Areas of focus I often explore with clients are family dynamics, reviewing learned behaviors, evaluating boundaries, identifying negative versus positive self-talk and challenging cognitive distortions.
Areas of focus I often explore with clients are family dynamics, reviewing learned behaviors, evaluating boundaries, identifying negative versus positive self-talk and challenging cognitive distortions.
Mutual trust and respect is imperative and a primary goal in my working with you. It is my goal to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment while also encouraging growth and postive change.
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.
Each individual client has a background full of experiences that have contributed to who they are. It's important to acknowledge the connection between relationships, food, feelings, and your body. No topic is off the table when sharing your journey.
Each individual client has a background full of experiences that have contributed to who they are. It's important to acknowledge the connection between relationships, food, feelings, and your body. No topic is off the table when sharing your journey.
Therapy looks different for each person. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are in your journey and taking things at a pace you are comfortable with. I'm here to walk with you. This space is YOURS!
I have experience dealing with anxiety, anger management, depression, grieving, self-confidence/esteem and communication issues. As a client, you will gain information on how to utilize these techniques into your everyday life.
I have experience dealing with anxiety, anger management, depression, grieving, self-confidence/esteem and communication issues. As a client, you will gain information on how to utilize these techniques into your everyday life.
I use various skills and techniques to help retrain our brains into processing difficult emotions a new way.