My Approach to Helping
Trained in full fidelity DBT, I use evidenced based strategies to assist clients in becoming more emotionally regulated, tolerate distress, increase self esteem and navigate interpersonal relationships & conflicts in order to be more present in the daily lives and be their best selves. Clients will gain the ability to accept themselves and that in which is out of their control while also developing the tools to challenge unhelpful current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to reach their goals.
I use a combination of teaching direct skills to clients as well as provide a space for a client to feel validated, accepted, seen, heard, and understood. I work with each client to create a specific counseling plan that allows a client to feel accepted for who they are while also feeling motivated to change.
It is my hope that every individual lives an authentic, happy, & meaningful life. I have been personally affected by mental health concerns, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. I love to use creativity, humor, and empathy with my clients in order to create a judgement free space where they feel safe to be themselves & navigate their problems.
More Info About My Practice
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. I am DBT trained by Dr.Alec Miller
on the Foundations of DBT for Adolescents and their families. I am a published researcher, with experience in analyzing social bias in education settings, and the impact of religion in communities, recently trained in the foundations of deprogramming those affected by mind control, high authorityhigh control groups andor cults through Dr. Steve Hassan and the Freedom of Mind Foundation.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
?During my time in graduate school, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician in the?DCMaryland area for 3 years supporting children with autism in their homes and schools.?Since beginning my career in private practice, I have gained experience working with children and?their families who have received a neurodiversity diagnosis, as well as families who struggle with?children who are experiencing big emotions. Currently I treat adults who are experiencing?significant change (college, moving, death in family, spiritual changesabuse etc) as well as adults experiencing difficulties
