My Approach to Helping
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker. I have extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. I provide therapy to adults and older adults seeking help with domestic violence, sexual assault, chronic illness, and grief. I became a mental health professional because friends and family came to me to gain an understanding of heartbreak. Friends trusted me with their professional challenges and personal struggles. Three things I love about being a mental health professional are earning your trust, providing needed support, and cheering your success and growth. I specialize in cultivating coping skills to help manage triggers and symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and trauma, including generational trauma. My primary therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, which we will use to explore confusing thoughts, emotions, and troublesome behaviors that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns. I will assist you with building resilience, breaking down barriers, and recognizing your natural strengths. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your journey and challenges. My role in therapy is to listen, be curious, and believe you. I will collaborate with you and work from a life-affirming stance to bring about long-awaited understanding and growth. If you want to find a path forward and discover your strength, reach out to me today, and let's begin.