love.compassion.gratitude

 

I find it ironic as I share about myself.  I have spent the last several years of my career working for an agency where I have supported individuals in reflecting on the very topic of; Who am I?  Often times, individuals found themselves lost or confused by life changing events. Embracing who we are takes courage. Here is a piece of me, and the views I have in the field of counseling. 

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I have a great level of passion for the work I do.  I consider it an honor to be a part of someone's life story.   I am someone who is very consistent in my work.  I will treat you with the self-worth and the respect you deserve.  I work to create a safe, trusted, and non-judgmental atmosphere which I believe will support you in your process.

 

I favor the long term therapy approach as you get to uncover and peel back the layers of what makes us who we are.   However, I respect and value the short-term therapy process; a place where you may need some immediate support and a place to piece some life changing events together.  We are each unique individuals, and I will work to meet you where you are and what you need.  I will often give you control of the session while I listen, work to understand, and offer guidance, through asking questions and reflection.

 

I have a profound respect for the pathology and pharmacology of the mental health field.  I believe pathology offers a tremendous amount of education, guidance and awareness in helping us understand our characteristics and symptoms.  Pharmacology also has its respected place.  It can definitely help us balance our internal make-up from our genetics to our ever changing life experiences.  However, if you are looking for a diagnosis, it will not be my primary focus of treatment.  I believe there have been a number of cases of misdiagnosis, whether under diagnosis or over diagnosed.  I will acknowledge the symptoms, but my work will be focused on the core impacts, providing education, and an understanding to the symptoms; not just labeling them.

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Whether I am working with an adult, teenager, or child my approach will be individualized, meeting each person where they are.  It is my hope that you found this section helpful as you make this important decision of reaching out to a counselor for support.  Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. I offer a free 20-30 minute phone consultation so that you can decide if you are comfortable with my therapeutic approach. Contact me today to get started.

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