Therapists » Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Many clients come to therapy out of an experience of great personal suffering. Their symptoms may be debilitating, leading to crisis. Or perhaps these exist at the periphery as a dull, irritating presence. They want relief and answers. Not only can therapy help one find relief and hope but this process also entails getting to know oneself through the intermediary of an empathic, caring relationship to another. Even in behavioral skills work, we will work towards being able to contextualize your symptoms in the broader perspective that draws in interpersonal relations, your connection to your own body, and your place in the world. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, PTSD, identity questioning, and personality disorders. I believe in tailoring each approach to client needs, from EMDR, ACT, CBT, EXRP to psychodynamic therapy. Though needs may differ, the emphasis remains on building self-understanding in the context of one’s relation to others. I believe that counseling is at its best when it empowers the client to find the freedom to realize their desire in the world and in their community, making space for these where it didn't previously exist. The therapeutic relationship can be a transformative starting point for the client’s self-fulfillment.
Qualifications: | Adams State College |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCMHCA |
Expertise: | Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men |