My Approach to Helping
I am a licensed professional counselor with 5 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have experience helping people process the effects of past trauma and helping people better understand and cope with their disruptive mood symptoms such as depression and anxiety. My style as a counselor is encouraging and supportive. I encourage self-reflection and self-acceptance to help people find greater purpose and meaning in their lives. I believe that through respect and understanding, people can be empowered to find growth from their challenges and break old habits while becoming a more authentic person. I use an acceptance and commitment model of cognitive behavioral treatment that focuses on both self-acceptance and acknowledging the realities of the world without being limited by them. I use an existential perspective while letting you direct the focus of our efforts to make progress. The road to a meaningful, happier, and more fulfilling life begins with small but significant steps. Seeking help is the beginning of that road with infinite possibilities. I look forward to speaking with you and supporting you on that journey to a happier and more meaningful life.