Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Therapy Style: Humorous, Non-judgmental, Solution-Oriented
I became a therapist to be a person for the youth/young adults to have someone to confide in without the worry of being in trouble or being judged for expressing their feelings and thoughts about what is going on in their home life. It is said that if a child/teenager has five trusted adults in their lives, there is a positive impact in their well-being and development.
During sessions, I will do my best to make sure that I am following their thought process/stories by making sure to ask specific questions when I am unclear, make sure to use subtle cues or comments when appropriate, and to try my best to remember what content was said during the previous session.
When discussing a treatment plan with the client, I gently remind them that this their therapy and have them discuss what it is that they want out of therapy. Giving them that power and control, it allows them to be a part of the decision process. I also bring up the idea that therapists are like trying on a pair of pants, in some stores you are one size and others you are completely different size; therapy is not a one size fits all kind of scenario. They are encouraged to tell me if therapeutic techniques/coping skills are not working for them to find the best fit.
Lic # MH23454
Licensed Professional Counselor