Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
Therapy Style
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, where I utilize empathy, authenticity, acceptance, and trust in welcoming my clientele into a safe space. These principles have been the driving force of my practice for nearly 14 years. My approach allows my clients the opportunity to find their authentic selves. These therapeutic principles fit well with my other personal values and qualities of compassion, integrity, courage, gentleness, curiosity, and reflection. You can expect to interact with those pieces of me throughout our sessions, along with my humor, creativity, playfulness, preparedness to sit with emotions, and interest in living a more fulfilled, enjoyable life.
In my practice, I have been fortunate enough to gain training in many modalities. I have acquired my skills with a more in-depth understanding and approach through running CBT, DBT, Body image, Emotional Awareness, and Authentic Self groups. This rich exposure to many different interventions has prepared me to utilize my eclectic approach with my mindfulness guidance in all of my sessions with my clients.
Education
MA - Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, The Chicago School in Professional Psychology
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Pronouns
she/her
What are your interests outside of work?
I love the outdoors, beach, hikes, art, music, spending time with family and friends, cooking.
What book have you read more than once?
Codependent No More because when we are co dependent we are not in touch with our authentic self or getting our needs met.
Favorite organization/non-profit?
Families Forward is an organization that truly helps individuals get their everyday needs met when tough times arise.
How do you recharge?
Segment Intending, when I go through my day I track my feelings and in order stay focused on what is best for me in the moment. I visualize what I want that next period of time (whatever that may be) to feel like.
