I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, geriatric depression, care-giver stress, substance abuse/addiction, anger management, traumatic brain injury, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, crisis management, and suicide intervention.
I approach new clients with respect and believe that building rapport and trust is what makes therapy successful. I believe in treating everyone with sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. Mental health diagnoses do not define our lives, they are simply another chapter in our story. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, motivational interviewing, and rational-emotive counseling. I will change my approach to suit the specific, individual needs you have.
It takes courage to seek counseling and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step towards a more fulfilling and happier life, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401011988