My Approach to Helping
Counseling Philosophy: One of my roles as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where the client feels comfortable to share their thoughts and life experiences. Through building a positive therapeutic relationship, I can assist clients in discovering more about themselves and their patterns of behavior. The goal of each session is to teach coping skills, build awareness, encourage self-learning, and inspire independence. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling that includes the whole person: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. I recognize that each client is unique and I vary my therapeutic approach in order to provide successful results.
During my free time, I enjoy time with friends and family, especially my niece and nephew. I love to try new healthy foods as well as stay active through exercise and yoga classes. I also love to travel and experience new things.
More Info About My Practice
Education and experience: I received my Master’s Degree in School Counseling and my Advanced Counseling Degree from Montclair State University. I am a Licensed New Jersey School Counselor, a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. My experience as a school counselor has afforded me the opportunity to develop therapeutic skills and expand on personal attributes vital to the therapeutic process. I have vast knowledge in working with children and adolescents in a school setting from a diverse cultural, social and socioeconomic background. I have worked extensively with students and their families on a variety of topics ranging from academic problems, peer relationships, family relationships, bullying, depression, anxiety, etc.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Including but not limited to ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger?s Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Medication Management, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, and Women?s Issues
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