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About My Clients
I have more than three years experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults of all ages. I work with individuals and couples, in both brief and long-term therapy. I am an ally for the LGBTQ+ communities; my family and I attend Providence Pride each year. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, broken relationships, parenting issues, identity changes, family rejection, trauma past and present, grief, and life transitions.
My Background and Approach
My approach to therapy work is person-centered, in which the client and therapist act as allies in the healing journey. My goals with each client are to get to know them, gain their trust, learn where they are, and help them get to where they want to be. Each client is different, so I pull what's needed from different theoretical approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, couples counseling, trauma-informed care, and existentialism. I received a MS degree in clinical mental health counseling from Johnson & Wales University. Prior to that, I received an MFA degree in Creative Writing (Poetry) from George Mason University. My style is warm and connecting. When I'm not counseling, I spend time with my family and our dog Puck. I also play drums and am relearning how to ride a skateboard.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
What I most enjoy as a therapist is connecting with people, learning from them, and helping them to learn about themselves. My worldview is to let people be themselves and to stick up for people when other people won't let them be themselves. My clients would describe me as attentive, insightful, honest, and (when appropriate) funny. A recent supervisor thanked me for reminding her that the work of a therapist, while serious and at times difficult, can include a sense of joy and play.