HOPE is what initiates change. Imagine a life where your family was no longer defined by your child's trauma, fear, sadness, guilt, shame, or anger. What a freeing experience that would be! An individual can only be as happy as their least happy loved one- as hurt occurs within the context of relationships, so does healing. Hoping for a stable, safe, and happy family is what marks readiness for therapy. Little people with big problems may effortlessly grow into big people with bigger problems, so the critical nature of childhood and adolescence provides opportunity to shift this life trajectory. View 6 Photos I have gained invaluable insight to "what works." I am skilled at implementing evidence-based interventions to various presenting problems and diagnoses. Through my diverse professional experiences in outpatient, inpatient, residential, community, schools, agency, and hospital settings, I've learned effective therapy requires tailored treatment that meets client's needs. Although some children and adolescents may be hesitant to engage in therapy, the therapeutic relationship is the most influential component of treatment. I approach my work with kids and teens with patience, as they gauge my investment in their wellness. We create hope and join together in the change process.
Academic Suffixes: | LMSW, PhD |
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Expertise: | ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Medication Management, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Psychosis, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Women |