My Approach
My approach to counseling is integrated and draws from attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed and client-centered principles to inform a holistic and therapeutic process for the unique needs of each client. I understand that early experiences and relationships impact an individual’s emotional development influencing current relationships and that trauma can have a pervasive impact in an individual’s life. As a trauma- informed therapist, I prioritize safety for clients understanding the risks for traumatization. I seek to provide a therapeutic environment that emphasizes empathy, and unconditional positive regard, to truly be present with clients. Counseling is a collaborative relationship that invites the client to set goals for therapy, to explore and implement their own solutions and insights in their mental health journey. I seek to empower the client using evidenced based treatment to help them rebuild control and resilience in their lives. My experience and training also have equipped me with skills in faith-based counseling through the integration of Christian theology, as a client requests and it serves a therapeutic purpose. It is a privilege and honor to walk alongside a client in their journey toward greater health and wholeness.
Areas of Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
An evidence-based treatment that is effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety, substance use problems, marital problem, eathing disorders and other mental health disorders.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
An attachment based short-term therapy used to improve couple relationships by helping clients reconnect emotionally through establisihing safe bonds as a vehicle for growth and development in their marriage.
Person-Centered Therapy
Talk therapy that is grounded in providing clients with safe and empathic space to reach their individual potential for growth and change.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Recognizes and emphasizes understanding the impact traumatic experiences have on an individual’s mental, behavioral, emotional, physical and spirtitual well-being.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
An evidence-based short term, goal orientated approach to therapy that focuses on solutions to problems or issues by discovering the resources and strengths a person has rather than on just the problem.
Trained in EMDR Therapy
An evidence-based trauma therapy that involves recalling a stressful past event and “reprogramming” that memory in the light of a new, postive belief, using rapid eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to facilitate the process.
Trained in Flash Technique
Flash is an evidence-based intervention used to rapidly decrease the subjective disturbance of adversive or traumatic memories.