My Approach to Helping
Counseling Approach Utilizing talk therapy, I offer active listening, reflections, and questions to assist you in exploring causes of distress. I try to help you find the possible sources of your struggles and explore ways to bring closure, forgiveness, or change. Meaningful and lasting healing often is a result of seeking God’s direction through biblical principles. Prayer can be incorporated in sessions if desired. I strive to be caring, non-judgmental, personable, honest, and direct. We can build skills using a holistic approach, addressing the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of you. I enjoy encouraging people in their development of a unique personal vision and exploring a purpose for their life. An approach I often use is cognitive behavioral therapy, challenging dysfunctional and damaging beliefs that impact thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Special Focus I address many mental health needs, including ADHD, mild autism spectrum, anxiety disorders, depression, other mood disorders, and adjustment disorders (coping with major life changes). Faith-based areas of growth include forgiveness, exploring purpose, identity, and grief. Areas of Competence I earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership with a minor in communication studies from Wright State University. I earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Wright State University. I have worked in community mental health and addiction treatment during the course of my career. Biography I was a single parent for many years and have a desire to encourage other people dealing with the difficulties that life brings. It is an honor to be able to encourage another person to know their value and the unique identity God gave them. I have worked with those with developmental disabilities and personally understand the strain of caring for others with special needs. Other groups I have worked with include individuals with addiction as well as families coping with the stress that comes from a loved one struggling with addiction.