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About My Clients
My clients are smart people who are struggling with an issue they can't figure out, whether it's depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, mood swings, family or relationship problems or more than one issue. They are hard-working people who are motivated and ready to make a positive change in their lives. They are open to new ideas and willing to try new things. They are kind and caring. My clients live in Ohio and are over 18. They want treatment and are voluntarily seeking it on their own.
My Background and Approach
I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, which means I believe that the way a person thinks influences behavior and feelings. If a person can change the thinking, the behaviors and feelings will improve, leading the person to feel better and function better. I have been a therapist for 12 years and before that I was a case manager. I've been in the field in one way or another since 1999 and I love my work. I spent most of my career in agencies but I've recently started my own practice to allow me to focus on what I love most about my profession, which is helping people.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that people are good at their core. Sometimes our life experiences (sometimes traumatic) or our genetics or substance use may cause us to act in ways that others don't understand and cause problems for us. I believe people deserve compassion and respect and be able to figure things out without being told what they "need to do" by everyone. I listen, I teach, I work WITH my clients to figure out what is going on and create a plan to improve things. I am accepting and non-judgemental and have been told by my clients in the past that I am easy to talk to. I want to help people have the best life possible, whatever that looks like.