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About My Clients
I work hard to build a strong therapeutic alliance with each and every client with whom I work. I am empathetic, genuine, and intentional. I enjoy meeting with both teens and young adults. I work well with clients facing life transitions, supporting them in building and implementing skills to navigate change. I am skilled in working with clients coping with anxiety and depression issues also. I enjoy supporting clients in managing life stressors, developing improved overall functioning.
My Background and Approach
I utilize a strength-based, client-centered approach. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my work also. I often integrate solution-focused approaches in my practice. I enjoy supporting my client's in building tools to navigate their challenges proactively. I am kind and compassionate and also direct. I appreciate the opportunity to integrate feedback in the moment and assist my clients in looking at their challenges through various perspectives. I have worked as a social worker since 2008. I completed both my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Loyola University Chicago. I am passionate about working with both teens and young adults. I have worked with such populations in the following settings: Residential treatment; therapeutic wilderness; outpatient; Intensive Outpatient; in-home care. I have experience in program management and providing clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am a strong believer in peoples' ability to grow and change. I meet my clients where they are at. I value diversity and am constantly seeking to learn and grow. I appreciate the opportunity to be pushed out of my comfort zone and seeing things from alternate perspectives.