Services
I provide individual therapy for adults, including treatment of aging adults. I do couples counselling and family treatment. I provide full 55-minute sessions. I do therapy sessions in person. At the mental health centers I’ve worked with a variety of cases including: LGBTQ+, varies races, trauma, and addictions.
I have experience with Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Problem Solving, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques (CBT). These four therapy concepts that I endorse are all consistent with the person-centered approach of Carl Rogers. The emphasis in these therapies is on what you value and wish to change, not a prescribed solution from me. I am also well versed with DSM diagnoses and taught the new DSM 5.0 to Master’s students and mental health clinicians.
Specialties
Gestalt
Therapy
Focuses on your experience in the present moment. The therapist-client relationship is highly valued to foster change. It emphasizes a personal responsibility for change.
Motivational
Interviewing
A more recent approach to therapy developed for the treatment of addictions. It is client-centered, looking to explore and resolve any ambivalence you may have about change.
Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT)
A problem-focused form of therapy used to treat specific problems.
My role is to help you find and use effective strategies to reach your identified goal.
Problem
Solving
A step-by-step process by which you can overcome obstacles. It is a basic tenant of social work principles, involving gathering knowledge and resources to reach your goal.