My dedication to this field comes from my interest in working with people and being inspired by their ability to change and persevere when motivated and engaged to do so. I am particularly experienced in helping couples who are struggling with communication and/or family issues. I also treat adults and older adolescents with life stressors and challenges, including anxiety, depression, social discomfort, parenting, goal stagnation, and personality issues. My early work in addiction makes me qualified to help clients assess their relationship with substances and develop a plan with them, and their families, to address it.
A large part of my work is helping clients put words to feelings they have, but don't know how to express. This comes with careful listening and exploring with the client. From here, I work with a variety of techniques, including CBT, Narrative therapy, Positive Psychology and Motivational Interviewing. With couples, I work on active communication skills.
The main goal for me is to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and comfortable to speak openly about what is on their minds. I feel privileged to assist my clients on this journey. Establishing a safe and empathic connection is the first step toward meaningful change.