What happens when our well-intentioned - yet sometimes uncooperative - brain tries to protect us from experiencing harm? Yup, you got it! It's called Stress, also known as Anxiety, and at times it can be quite the nuisance.
.Approach To Treatment:
My approach is based on providing my clients with a clear structure with which they are able to learn and begin to utilize day 1 of treatment. The system I have developed integrates psychoeducation with behavior modification. Along the way I assist my clients in their effort to work through mental health difficulty that negatively impacts their functioning.
My specialty is helping people with symptoms of anger who are at risk of loss of the things they cherish most. It is rewarding to see a person free themselves from the trappings of out-of-control anger and to finally live life in control of the only thing they must learn to control in order to be successful, the "self."
You are welcome to join me on a journey of knowledge and self-discovery to recognize and appreciate how our brain and bodies have helped us survive the personal challenges and struggles life presents. And then, let's help our brain recognize that, when we are actually safe, we can learn how to direct Anxiety to take a seat until it is next needed. Often times, Anxiety's friends, Depression and Trauma, love to join the party.. Together, we can learn to appreciate them as well, while sending them on their way. Along the way, let's tap into a bit of Grace and Self-Compassion. Let's also identify the multitude of strengths and resources in place, and use them to move from a Fear-Based response, to one of Courage, Curiosity, and Connection.
I am a strengths-based, neuroaffirming therapist who is committed to evidence-based practice. I have a Certification in Neuropsychotherapy (NPT-C) and am well-versed in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. This means that we may explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, the cycle of anxiety, as well as mindfulness techniques, if - and only if - you are on board and comfortable! My style is casual, authentic, and relational, and I value feedback and collaboration, every step of the way.
Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or simply seeking connection to self and others, I provide a supportive and empowering space to explore your strengths, cultivate self-awareness, and embark on a journey of personal growth..
More than 20 years ago, I worked in the field of construction as a heavy equipment operator and a foreman on a construction crew. If anyone, including my future self, had told me that someday I would change careers and become a therapist and private practitioner I would have bet my life's salary against it. Unable to avoid an internal drive to challenge myself and face my own fears, I embarked on a journey that now, two decades later has led me to where I am today, having provided therapeutic support to what seems a countless number of individuals, families and groups. The rewarding work continues.