I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Employee Assistance Professional with more than twenty years of clinical experience providing services to clients. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology.
My approach
I utilize cognitive-behavioral counseling and short-term solution-focused interventions in my work. My approach involves providing consultation and support, crisis management services, case management, and wellness presentations. I draw upon modalities including Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered techniques, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic principles, Relational frameworks, Solution-Focused strategies, Strength-Based methods, and Trauma-Focused interventions.
My focus
I work with a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, minors aged 13-17, and couples. I especially enjoy helping others be their best selves.
My communication style
In our sessions, I will listen attentively and engage in collaborative dialogue to understand your unique situation. My communication style is warm yet direct, focused on helping you gain clarity and move towards your goals. I provide a supportive space for you to express yourself openly.
My goals for you
My goal is to provide culturally sensitive counseling to help you build coping skills, improve self-esteem, manage anger, anxiety, depression, and stress, process grief and trauma, navigate relationship and family issues, grow spiritually, and make positive life changes through coaching. I specialize in areas including Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Job Stress, Life Coaching, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, and Marital/Pre-marital concerns.