One of the hardest things to do is ask for help. This is the case for several reasons; we don’t want to admit failure or weakness, asking for help makes it real, asking for help puts us in a state of having to act on something that might seem insurmountable. These are real barriers, and they can be very intense. When someone new walks into my office, I know unequivocally, no matter their story, I know that relief is available to them. I want everyone to know this reality; relief is available to you. I may not know the course it will take or how long, but I know it is available. I have over 12 years’ experience in community mental health. I specialize in relational and developmental trauma, life direction and identify work. I utilize several treatment modalities including: IFS, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and somatic oriented treatment. We work at your pace, and nothing happens in session without your permission. I have yet to see an example where asking for help has meant failure or weakness. It is the opposite; a testament to one’s courage and resiliency. The first step can be the most daunting. You are not alone in this and if you come in, you will not be alone in your recovery.
Qualifications: | St. Bonaventure University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LMHC |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Coping Skills, Other, Grief, Other, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD |