My Approach to Therapy
I have been doing individual therapy for over 5 years. In that time, I have been able to identify four key aspects of therapy that have helped make it successful. Many of these come from core social work values that I was taught in college and others simply come from my own experience as a therapist.
I use an eclectic style of therapy, pulling from many different modalities. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I also have been training in the Gottman method of couples therapy as well as emotionally-focused couples therapy. I have taught groups covering topics such self-esteem, mood disorders, and chronic pain.
More recently, I have been trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and was part of a consult team for 2 years. I have co-facilitated DBT groups and received supervision from a DBT therapist. I also completed my EMDR basic training in 2012 and have intentions to become EMDR certified. I have also been to numerous trainings on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). See below for more information on these therapies.
Strengths-Based
Therapy focuses on resilience rather than just deficits.Person-in-environment
It's about you and where you come from.Trust and Connection
Knowing and feeling comfortable with your therapistAcceptance
You are who you are, and that is great.Therapy Types:
Client Concerns
- Abandonment/Attachment Issues
- Abuse/Abuse Survivor Issues
- Addictions/Compulsions
- Agoraphobia
- Anger/Irritability
- Anxiety/Panic Disorders
- Bipolar
- Career Issues
- Caregiver Issues / Stress
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Communication Problems
- Control Issues
- Depression
- Disability/Chronic Illness
- Dissociation
- Divorce/Divorce Adjustment
- Family Problems
- Fear/Phobias
- Grief/Loss/Bereavement
- Health/Illness/Medical Issues
- Identity Issues
- Inadequacy
- Internet/Gaming Addiction
- Isolation
- LGBTQ Issues
- Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
- Relationships and Marriage
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Criticism
- Self-Harm
- Sensitivity to Criticism
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality Issues
- Shame
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
- Trust Issues
- Worry
- Young Adult Issues