Greetings, I am glad you are here today. My name is Grace and I have been a clinical social worker for more then 9 years. I use the pronouns her/she. My clinical experience is in a hospital setting, I have worked with a variety of people (age 5 to 90) with an equally vast range of issues and disorders. I enjoy hearing from people who identify with in the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone from the iGen / Gen Z. I always strive to meet my clients with compassion and respect, regardless of age, skin color, or identification. As we navigate our own path in life, it can be scary, lonely, with the footing unknown. I want to help you traverse your challenges, whatever they may be.
Before pursuing a career as a clinical social worker, my passion and work experience is in fine arts. I have faced those challenges of forging your own path when everyone around you offers nothing but obstacles. After obtaining my dream career (comic illustrator) I found that my dream job was not the same as having a dream life. I am fortunate that I was able to explore my other strengths, and found a career in “being the person I wish I had” in my life growing up.
Do you struggle making yourself and your needs a priority? Are you living each day to the fullest? Are you letting go of the past and not fearing the future? Are you learning to like and love yourself? Struggling to break a toxic cycle? Have you always wanted to allow yourself to be you? Do you have dreams you're afraid to follow? It's time to let go of what is holding you back, and weight down your heart and spirit.
Working from a client centered approach, I utilize many expressive creative art therapies, including zendoodle, zen journal, sand tray, drawing, painting, clay (and more) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Practices (DBT). I believe that therapy is for anyone who would like to developing new thought patterns, increasing your healthy coping skill, discarding your old beliefs about yourself, and gaining awareness of your internal and external resources.
Don't waste another precious day being miserable or unhappy, its time to allow yourself to be free and find joy. If you don't like something, then change it so you do. Life is too short and too precious to waste it to fear, past hurt, or unhappiness.
In my free time, I enjoy gardening, distance running, and hiking. I have three cats, and two rabbits. Others would describe me as kind, gentle, and a meme expert. I worked as a fine artist before I became a therapist. I know first hand the grief we place upon ourselves when we live our lives according to the needs and wants of others. We can't change yesterday, but we still have the power to navigate tomorrow.
“You have to get a little lost on your way to being found.”
Pronouns: she/her
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
AZ LCSW LCSW-21902
FL LCSW SW15586
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Thanks Grace! Super helpful
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Grace for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
The way she has challenged me to create more artwork than I have in years since graduating has been so helpful to me.
Written on Aug 20, 2023 after therapy with Grace for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compa
Grace always actively listens my problems and gives an insightful response. She makes me feel safe and supported.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Grace for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I can’t put into words how grateful I am for Grace!! I have struggled with confidence and negative self-talk over the years, but Grace helps me find the small victories in everyday life. She is an incredible listener and is amazing at helping me reframe things to see them in a different light. Truly cannot say enough good things about Grace and the quality of care and support she has provided over the last year.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Grace for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Grace is great. She is helping me be a better person and figure out what I need from myself and others to be happier
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Grace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Grace is an amazing listener, she is very empathetic and friendly. I always wanted a therapist to give me some practical solutions to help me heal and cope with my mental health and she gave me some very helpful activities that I kept on doing.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Grace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd