I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and I have 10 years of experience working with mental health/substance use disorder populations. I am well-versed in working with adults experiencing behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and grief. I utilize an Existential/Mindfulness-based approach.
My Approach:
An Existential/Mindfulness-based approach is utilized, which combines the core principles of Existential Therapy, which focuses on finding meaning in life, with mindfulness practices that encourage present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of self, as well as others. This allows one to experience thoughts/feelings fully without being overwhelmed. I also utilize Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive and Narrative Therapies.
My Focus:
I am well-versed in working with adults experiencing behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, grief, as well as chronic conditions.
 Communication Style:
The focus is on creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore experiences while developing coping skills and symptom-reduction strategies uniquely tailored to their needs.
My Journey to Mental Healthcare:
I love people! Since childhood, I have always been the go-to person for friends/family and even strangers. People usually feel comfortable sharing their thoughts/feelings with me and in return, I can be empathetic, and practice active listening.
My Goal for Client:
The Client-Centered approach is prioritized, focusing on identifying the specific needs/strengths of the client while collaboratively setting goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) to ensure that progress can be tracked/adjusted as needed.
My first session with the client:
During the first session, I would work toward understanding what brought the client to therapy; and what he/she is struggling with. This may involve family history, traumatic experiences, and/or mental health symptoms. Equally important we would begin to build a rapport and a sense of collaboration.
Specialties/Therapy Types
- Adults
- Individual Therapy
- Treatment Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Existential
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Client Centered Therapy
- Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness-Based
- Solution Focused
- Focus Areas:
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain/Conditions
- Chronic Relapse
- Co-dependency
- Coping Skills/Symptom Reduction
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Violence/Women’s Issues
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Life Coaching
- Self-Esteem
- Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Substance Use Disorder
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD