My Approach to Helping
Hello and welcome to my profile. After many years in the corporate sector, I changed careers, graduating from Tulane University in 1999 to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Helping others work-through-life challenges has been a goal of mine since high school. Since 2000, I have worked as a Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings (high schools, agencies, private practice, the VA, and military installations around the world) with people aged 13-75. My specialty populations include adolescents, urban Native Americans, and military service members and their families for the past 15 years. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My style is laid back and real. I try to meet my clients where they are, find their strengths, look at all the factors involved, and then, together, determine treatment goals that are attainable without being overwhelming. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help my clients meet their goals. I will often assign simple homework tasks and provide new skills and tools for you to try in order to bring about lasting change. The therapeutic relationship and knowing what to expect are so important. I hope you found this information helpful in terms of finding a good match. Be well!