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About My Clients
I enjoy working with families, kids and teens. My background in special education has provided opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients. I tend to work well with the neurodiverse population and teens who might be reluctant to try therapy. If you are open to change, like to look at things from a variety of perspectives, and need a safe space to explore different thoughts and feelings you are experiencing, I would love to work with you.
My Background and Approach
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at A Better Way Counseling. This is a second career for me. I have spent the last 18 years in the world of public education with a master's degree in Special Education. The majority of my career has been spent supporting families and their children through the education system with the resources they need to succeed. I have worked with children ages 3-21 with a wide variety of disabilities such as autism, ADHD, visual impairments, dyslexia, communication disorders, anxiety, depression, and more. I gravitate towards a diverse approach to counseling and will always collaborate with the family or individual based on their needs. I have been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, crisis counseling, neurodivergence, disabilities, and trauma-informed care. I also offer the unique experience of animal-assisted therapy.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe it is possible to heal, cope, and create emotional well-being with the support of healthy human connection. Your mental health matters, no matter your age, situation, or circumstances. I believe that when we take the time to connect authentically, we can overcome challenges and find support in unlikely places. I know change can be frightening and uncertainty causes unease, but with the right connections in our lives, it is more than achievable. I also believe that a lot of life feels really overwhelming right now and that things seem like they are spinning out of control, this makes things hard to manage. There are ways to support this unease and work with the things that are in your control. I believe that when the right fit happens between a client and a therapist, things can improve and quality of life gets much better.