My goal is to meet each person where they are at while providing a calm and supportive space. I focus on real-world scenarios and direct experiences in life when teaching skills or exploring thoughts and emotions. I have found the most success comes when individuals can see how it is directly impacting them or what a skill may look like in practice
I bring a warm, compassionate, and approachable style to therapy. My goal is to create an environment where you feel respected, safe, and free to express yourself without judgment. I listen deeply to understand your experiences and values, ensuring our work together is built on trust and connection. I am honored to join you in this process and will
I work with every participant to be as comfortable as possible and often view sessions as your time to share what is important to you! I am along for the journey and to provide safe space and guidance while you work through difficult situations.
My communication style is active listening and reflection. I always want to make sure I'm accurately hearing what you want to say, and I want to reflect it to you to make sure we're on the same page. I truly always welcome honest feedback about my communication style, and I am happy to work in tandem with you in a way that suits our unique
I love to ask questions instead of giving advice. And I believe that trust and safety are at the heart of counseling relationships. I have been told that my clients feel more confident and hopeful after working through their life challenges with me.
I strive to approach clients' troubles through the lens of empathy and understanding from clients' point of experience. I believe the best communication style in my helping profession is to first LISTEN with compassion and without judgment.
We all make about 10,000 decisions before eating breakfast everyday. That is if we even choose to eat breakfast. Imagine consistently making better decisions 10% of the time. What would your day look like? When most people think of changing their life, they think of drastic change almost like becoming a different person. There is no need to be
My philosophy and approach to helping clients is to do a thorough assessment and develop a treatment plan that is characteristic of that client and guide clients through therapy to healing. Each client has a uniqueness about them and my work is finding it and helping that client realize it and live in it. Perception is the key to understanding.
At FamilyFirst Psychological Services in Vienna, Virginia, your family's well-being is our first priority. All of our licensed clinical psychologists are dedicted to helping children, adolescents, and adults feel better, establish healthier communication and relational patterns, and improve functioning at home, school, work, and in the community. W
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