Hello! I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than 10 years. I work well with Oppositional Defiance, Aggression, Behavioral Issues and Conflict Resolution. I have heard many times from my clients that I am "not like other therapists" and I have a way of interacting with pre-teens and teenagers so that they feel validated and heard. I have a passion for understanding others and those around me in a way that they feel comfortable. The relationship between therapist and client should be unique and creative. I have been able to assist many families with increasing positive communication while decreasing anger outburst, aggression and behavioral issues. I use many different strategies depending upon individual needs, however solution focused therapy is used most often to provide assistance in the quickest possible way. I believe that everyone's voice is important and should be heard. The relationship between client and therapist is one based on respect and trust. I also believe that therapy can be fun, creative and an adventure.
Qualifications: | Eastern Kentucky University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LMHC |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Stress, Teen Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Women |