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My Approach to Helping

I see each of my clients as having a unique set of strengths and do my best to equip them with a variety of resources to enhance their quality of life. I stay abreast of the newest evidence based treatment approaches and respect traditional approaches as well. I encourage collaboration with other treatment professionals. In summary, I find it extremely rewarding to watch my clients mature into confident and productive human beings and share their frustration when that goal seems unatainable.

 

More Info About My Practice

I am in-network with most insurance companies and provide direct billing. I will arrange sliding scale fee's as necessary.

 

Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance

I consider the client-therapist relationship to be of utmost importance.Just as relationships with family member's can help or hinder us, I think a therapist's connection with their clients has a great bearing on successful outcomes. Having one person's attention for an extended period of time, even if other caregiver's are involved can be a very corrective experience within itself. A lot of clients with addiction related issues have also had trauma related issues so having quality individual time with a counselor can be very comforting.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Coaching
• Consultation
• Clinical Supervision

Ages I Work With

• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

My primary treatment focus is Co-Occurring Disorders treatment (the treatment of addiction as primary as well as co-existing mental disorders), family issues as they relate to the family dynamics of addiction. I also specialize in adolescent substance abuse and addiction treatment and act as a liason with parents and designated academic faculty. I provide educational training to school faculty and supervisory case review within the therapeutic community.I also work in collaboration with physicians for those clients that have chosen medication assisted recovery.

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• Process Oriented Psychology
• Solution Focused Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Trauma
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Social Skills & Problems
• Health & Body
• Emotion Management
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Depression & Mood
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Family Problems
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Relationships & Marriage
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Spirituality
• Sexuality