I have had the pleasure of working as a therapist since 1997. I have a PhD in Social Work and Social Research and have a particular interest in the area of resilience and using strategic techniques to increase and support personal growth.
I have had the pleasure of working as a therapist since 1997. I have a PhD in Social Work and Social Research and have a particular interest in the area of resilience and using strategic techniques to increase and support personal growth.
My counseling expertise utilizes skills and techniques drawn from: Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Explore what's getting in your way & start to develop the skills you need to process, feel, & move forward. We can experiment with trying out new ways of thinking & making new choices, while discovering more of how you work best with your unique way.
Explore what's getting in your way & start to develop the skills you need to process, feel, & move forward. We can experiment with trying out new ways of thinking & making new choices, while discovering more of how you work best with your unique way.
I focus on your strengths, not just your issues. I consider you the expert in what you need, and I help you to find the skills and approaches that work for you, to clear the obstacles from your path and start to move in the right direction again.
We may discuss relationship issues, social issues, employment or business, education, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Some issues may be alternative family, chosen family or changing families. Together we will identify solutions.
We may discuss relationship issues, social issues, employment or business, education, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Some issues may be alternative family, chosen family or changing families. Together we will identify solutions.
With a background in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, I take a holistic approach and understand that the work we do and the life we live has a huge impact on our mental health.
We will unlock strategies to manage stress and reduce anxiety. We engage the power of mindfulness, which builds bridges in different parts of the brain and allows for new possibilities, allowing you to respond in new ways.
We will unlock strategies to manage stress and reduce anxiety. We engage the power of mindfulness, which builds bridges in different parts of the brain and allows for new possibilities, allowing you to respond in new ways.
We will focus on deep healing work for their body, mind, behavior, and emotions. We address the root causes of underlying stuck patterns of thinking and behavior at the level of the nervous system with evidence based techniques.
Explore your concerns including how they began, their current impact, and whether they would benefit from healing or change perspectives. We will collaborative on a care plan and work at a pace that suits you.
Explore your concerns including how they began, their current impact, and whether they would benefit from healing or change perspectives. We will collaborative on a care plan and work at a pace that suits you.
I will listen, support, and provide a trusted space for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I will teach you how to approach difficult and necessary conversations within yourself and with others. I will help untangle what feels messy.