Signe Schiavo

My communication style

Depending on what my clients' needs are, I communicate with questions, prompting them to consider ideas that they may not have thought about before, or sometimes more direct statements and ideas that my client needs to hear. Previous clients have reported my communication style as kind and gentle, I will also be direct and solution-focused.

My journey to mental healthcare

I went into therapy because I enjoy helping people. When someone seeks counseling, they are usually struggling and in one of the worst seasons of their life. I enjoy being someone who can shine a light on that dark season and be a lighthouse so they can walk themselves out of what is hindering them from thriving.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with my clients to create treatment goals and revisit these goals regularly to make sure the use of our time is productive and going in that agreed-upon direction.

Our first session

We usually begin by going through the expectations of talk therapy, reviewing limits of confidentiality, informed consent, and any questions the client has. I also enjoy going over the clients' current and family of origin dynamics, work history, and reviewing any current symptoms that they are having.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian