General Info:
Specialties: Included but not limited to Academic Pressures, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Bullying, Career Counseling, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Identity Development, Life Adjustment Issues, Life Coaching, LGBTQ, Marriage and Relationship Issues, Mood Disorders, Parenting Issues, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Self-Esteem Issues, Self-Harm, Social Skills, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Suicide Ideation, Wellness and Self-Care, Women’s Issues
Adolescents Ages 12 and up, Preteen/Teens, Adults, Couples, Family, Groups.
I implement various forms of therapy in order to provide the best experience for the individuals. I have become creative with my counseling practice to where I have been known for bringing in Aromatherapy and having individuals create a scent that is specifically for them and to put them at ease during their counseling session. I like to unitize various modalities in my counseling practice which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person/Client Centered, Self-Concept, Existentialism, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Feminism. In working with an adolescent group, I developed a creative form of therapy which implements art, music, metaphor, crafts, and literature to provide a safe and comfortable group environment. I have been working with adolescents for over 8 years and I find they are facing more problems than when I was their age. I enjoy assisting them in learning coping skills and discovering solutions to their problems. Bullying and Cyberbullying are a huge problem facing many adolescents and I can see how the bullying can lead to self-esteem issues, lack of confidence and other issues.
People face challenges throughout their lives. Sometimes the challenges can become overwhelming making it difficult to see the positive. I believe it is important for people to find a counselor that they are comfortable working with in dealing with their problems.