I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in many states, and I am currently licensed in Utah. I have over 11 years experience with mental health and addiction work. I loved working crisis work where I helped those with suicidal and homicidal thoughts get the help they needed in a crisis. I have experience with all ages from 8 years to older adults. I have helped those in in-patient and out-patient settings.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, borderline personality disorder and substance abuse as well as porn and other addictions. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I like to start by listening to clients identify their strengths, and meeting the client where they are and making plans to use their strengths and supports to get where they want to be. Sometimes it is difficult to see the path, and I enjoy helping people find that path and using coping skills they can practice in everyday life. I also like to use appropriate media to support education and give real life experiences.
It takes courage to reach out and to begin something unknown. I can help you find the way and look forward to connecting with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy