Services
About My Clients
Are you unsure if therapy is right for you? Do you work better with someone who is straight forward and goal oriented? Do you need a sounding board, a nonjudgmental ear, or maybe just someone to listen to your story? I understand that the “therapy” often displayed in movies and TV shows isn’t helpful for everyone. I do my best to help you reach your own goals without falling into the clichés that often make people wary of giving therapy a shot.
My Background and Approach
I have worked in the human services field for almost 20 years; a therapist for 13. I am a licensed clinical social worker in PA and DE. I am also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Much of that work was inpatient but I also have experience working in outpatient settings as well. I am currently the clinical director of a small behavioral health group therapy program. I am also a member of Chester County’s mental health and intellectual disabilities advisory board as well as a board member of the local chapter of the National Alliance on Metal Illness (NAMI). I love sharing my knowledge with other professionals and participate in supervision with new therapists and I consult with organizations to help them positively impact the behavioral health community.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in a strengths based perspective. This means that you have a unique set of skills and strengths that you have already developed in life. Sometimes that’s not enough to get through the chaos that life throws out. My job is to help you hone those skills and figure out how to use them to achieve your goals. I believe that everyone deserves a shot at happiness and that every community deserves therapists that are well informed and skilled to help their neighbors. I give back to my community by being on advisory boards for different organizations that reduce stigma and increase opportunities for care.