MY CLINICAL APPROACH

"Beneath the surface of the protective parts of trauma survivors there exists an undamaged essence, a Self that is confident, curious, and calm..."

~Bessel A. van der Kolk

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

I have a wealth of experience working with adults, teenagers, children, and families. I have helped many clients living with and/or experiencing overwhelming depression, overwhelming anxiety, ADHD, interpersonal relationship issues, parenting problems, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing anger. Currently, my work is focused on diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorders for First Responders and Veterans. If your symptoms do not support such a diagnosis, I will suggest that you locate another provider of your choice.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. You are not a diagnosis! I provide clients with a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, supportive, objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental.

I believe that therapy offers clients an opportunity to develop insight, acceptance, and initiate change. It takes courage to ask for help. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to empower you.

WHAT TREATMENT INVOLVES

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level II (CCTP-II). This neurobiologically informed, specialized training enables me to effectively assess and treat First Responders and Veterans living with simple or complex post-traumatic stress disorders.

Across a three-phased model approach, I work with clients to conduct formal assessment of their experiences with trauma, establish safety, learn and utilize skills to manage distress, process traumatic material using a trauma-focused therapeutic modality, and explore how what they have learned about themselves can be integrated into their present and future lives.