I primarily utilize psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and somatic frameworks to support those I work with in therapy. We utilize their lived experiences, identified challenges, and strengths to aid in their understanding of themselves and their growth. The connection between their physical self and emotionality is a key education component in building healthy coping skills and awareness of how and when to apply them.

I take a holistic, bio-psycho-social approach—assessing each part of an individual’s life, to ensure care is comprehensive and aligned with their unique needs.

A typical session starts with a pulse check to assess how they are coming into the session. If the client desires support in emotional labeling or processing, we will be there. Following, we'll engage in a grounding exercise, which is altered according to their comfort and need. Based upon their therapeutic goals, we then focus on what brought them to this space, whether that is to process, learn, accept, improve, cope, or all of the above. Each session closes with an overview of the work we did, their takeaways, and support on how they would like to move forward. After centering with a breathing or thought-based exercise, we'll schedule and assess their capacity for therapeutic homework between sessions.

During intake, I share who is in charge and how to seek another clinician in a gentle and reassuring manner. I like to focus on practical matters and start with simple topics. I check in about hobbies, pets, new interests, and events we've shared. I also give a brief glimpse into my life, typically focusing on my cat, my plants, or the weather.

I encourage the connection of values to the work done in session. When clients experience a win, I challenge them to see the connection to their values. Sometimes they may need a little hype woman energy along the way. A huge part of the support is clarifying their comfort level and making sure it's not about how proud someone else is; it's about them.I like to engage in culturally inclusive interpretation of various therapeutic frameworks. I find the hubs of various experiences and backgrounds are the best teachers. I also welcome feedback from my clients, to me directly or another entity within the practice. I am also forthcoming about where there is a lack of knowledge culturally on my part, so I gather demographic information to aid in my search for informal and formal support in culturally inclusive care.

I like to engage in culturally inclusive interpretation of various therapeutic frameworks. I find the hubs of various experiences and backgrounds are the best teachers. I also welcome feedback from my clients, to me directly or another entity within the practice. I am also forthcoming about where there is a lack of knowledge culturally on my part, so I gather demographical information to aid in my search for informal and formal support in culturally inclusive care.

- Homework catering to their learning style: video, worksheet, audio, etc.

- Retyped or larger-font worksheets. I also adjust font types to support various learning disorders.

My goal is to support clients in achieving the outcomes that matter most to them. I take a client-led approach, ensuring that their values, priorities, and definitions of success guide our work together.

No, not at this time. Thank you for asking though!