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About My Clients
My clients are Adults- Teens. They are funny, intelligent and honest in what brings them in to Therapy. Sometimes they have seen other therapists and it hasn't gone as they hoped, we try again and work on goodness of fit for what they need. My clients lead, they drive their own bus I say and I am one of the many people in their lives providing guidance and expertise in areas maybe not seen or in strengths not recognized. They hold a variety of diagnoses, I have a lot of experience helping.
My Background and Approach
So many have told me they are surprised I don't sit and nod at them but give active feedback in addition to listening well and remembering their stories over time. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a conversational style along with other modalities that sometimes aren't called out and other times I will teach skills like a psychology class, it all depends on the need and the request by clients. Humor is important, I believe in being a real human in this process as its hard, at times.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I support my LGBTQ clients, buy from black owned businesses and believe wholeheartedly in learning from others, listening and respecting individuals and their stories/histories. I've organized walking and raising money on behalf of prevention of suicide- worked for many years in the ER. I may be a straight white woman with blue eyes and recognize how my privilege may be perceived or felt- I try to provide a bridge that was needed long ago- the work is here and now, we do it together.