Mary Ellen Rand

My communication style

For therapy to be successful, you need to trust the person you are working with. So it's my job to create a safe and soothing environment where you can feel at ease and establish that trust. I use a gentle approach so that you hear your own voice, not mine.

My journey to mental healthcare

I felt a calling to come back to mental health work because I wanted to do work that had meaning for me and be of help to others, especially those overcoming trauma. I had overcome my own difficulties in life and wanted to use my experiences and skills to help others.

My goals for you

Working collaboratively, my role is to empower you and help you find deep joy and lasting stability. I begin by helping you identify the problems which will be the primary focus of treatment, the goals you want to reach, and then break the goals down into steps and interventions.

Our first session

During your first session, we will get to know each other and go over expectations. We will address confidentiality, safety, communication, and any other relevant information. Then we will identify the problems you want to focus on and some of the context and background issues that contribute to them.

I identify as...

• Female