My Approach to Helping
Here's the secret - you have the answers inside you today. I am here to guide you as you excavate the answers and make the plan for your better tomorrow. Along the way I provide support, resources and tools. We will challenge old beliefs and stories that hold you back, but together we will move along your path. Most importantly, we work to make change manageable, and maybe even enjoyable at times.
How do we do all of this? My tools are drawn from a variety of therapy modalities, but primarily in cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. I enjoy working with mindfulness and relaxation techniques to promote not only your well-being, but that of those around you. Sometimes we may draw, or write or play. By integrating techniques best suited for you, we address unique needs and goals.
Wellness is integral to my practice. A holistic approach means that we look at the mind-body-connection and interventions to support you. Because of this, I offer specialized protocols to help with sleep and chronic pain, which are both influenced by our emotional and mental well-being.
Why wait? Change begins with you. We can do this together. It may be challenging, but the results can be more than imagine.
More Info About My Practice
As a fully licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I work with people (male\\female\\non-binary) who are able to be brave and look at themselves thoughtfully. Because this requires a level of maturity and insight, this practice serves adults 18 and older at this time.
My offices are located in Dare county, on North Carolina's Outer Banks. The most common reasons people access services are for anxiety and depression, be it related to grief, life transitions, or health concerns. I am licensed and able to provide telehealth services to people in North Carolina only, and offering in-person, telehealth or a hybrid approach to meet individual client needs.
Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. Between rates, insurance and calendar availability, you might feel like the pool is already small. But making sure that you are right "fit" is important to your success. After all, you are sharing your most sensitive thoughts and feelings, so your trust is important.
Studies show that the therapeutic alliance (how well we "fit") influences success as much as 20-25%. That's more than the influence of a specific skill or modality (15% influence) a therapist uses.
A free 20-minute telephone consultation call helps us determine if we want to work together. If we are not a good "fit," I will provide you with referrals to other appropriate providers. I look forward to talking to you!
