I am coming onboard to Betterhelp with 23 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. I take pride in my work in being empathetic, realistic, and lending a supportive ear to client's challenges/goals. I try to encourage emotional growth and healing, always keeping the client's needs/goals in the forefront of their treatment plan. I use Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches among other treatments.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LCSW 4573