Hello....I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has 25 years experience in Social Work. For the past 9 years I have been providing outpatient mental health counseling with the last 2 years spent in private practice. I have significant experience in working with clients experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, abuse and trauma. I have also worked with adolescents who are experiencing stress and have difficulty coping.
My counseling style is very engaging. I provide a very client centered approach implementing cognitive behavioral strategies. I also have experience in implementing dialectical behavioral therapy. Our dialog and treatment planning will be focused on your specific needs.
If you are ready to take the step to engage in counseling I am hear to provide support and empowerment. It takes courage to take the steps needed to become a happier, healthier you!!!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Body image, Commitment Issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)