If you want a counselor who will not hide behind a clipboard, but is down to earth, honest, personable, will use language that you can relate to, provide you with feedback, and not pretend to have it all figured out, I may be a good fit for you.
I have an interpersonal approach to working with others. Therefore, I believe that the relationship between client and therapist increases success. I am an active participant in the process of change. I closely work with clients to help them reach desired goals. I use mindfulness interventions (Involves accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment rather than trying to push them out of consciousness-realizing you ARE NOT your thoughts), experiential (Attempts to move people out of their heads and into a fuller experience where they can experience problems and rehearse solutions in a new way, while expanding their sense of self. As a result, replacing compulsive behaviors with a sense of internal safety), and when appropriate I draw from cognitive behavioral (Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations,and events. The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change.)
I always remain aware how my own personal identities and story impacts my relationships with others. There is not one approach that works or "fixes" others, because every individual is unique and comes with an unique story. I join others in the process of change.Therefore, I use a variety of different ways of working with people, but always remains client-centered.
Throughout my career expanding over 12 years, I have worked with people in a variety of settings such as: higher education, non-profit agencies, public and private institutions. In addition, I have served in many roles, which include: counselor, supervisor, therapist, mentor, trainer, student, trainee, consultant, educator and advocate.
I have an interpersonal approach to working with others. Therefore, I believe that the relationship between client and therapist increases success. I am an active participant in the process of change. I closely work with clients to help them reach desired goals. I use mindfulness interventions (Involves accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment rather than trying to push them out of consciousness-realizing you ARE NOT your thoughts), experiential (Attempts to move people out of their heads and into a fuller experience where they can experience problems and rehearse solutions in a new way, while expanding their sense of self. As a result, replacing compulsive behaviors with a sense of internal safety), and when appropriate I draw from cognitive behavioral (Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations,and events. The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change.)
I always remain aware how my own personal identities and story impacts my relationships with others. There is not one approach that works or "fixes" others, because every individual is unique and comes with an unique story. I join others in the process of change.Therefore, I use a variety of different ways of working with people, but always remains client-centered.
Throughout my career expanding over 12 years, I have worked with people in a variety of settings such as: higher education, non-profit agencies, public and private institutions. In addition, I have served in many roles, which include: counselor, supervisor, therapist, mentor, trainer, student, trainee, consultant, educator and advocate.
