Therapeutic Style + Approach

How do you balance being empathetic with offering practical tools and guidance? 

I do not believe you can be empathetic without challenging yourself as well as your clients. However, I do believe the act of challenging clients and ourselves to grow and make progress is an empathetic act in and of itself. To understand and be able to share the feelings of what someone is struggling with includes being able to recognize the need for change and make adjustments. Any form of change is rarely an easy straightforward progress and, through empathy, I recognize the struggles my clients face and why they seek to improve thus giving me the drive to challenge them in bettering themselves.

Personal Touch + Personality

What hobbies or interests do you have that might surprise people? 

My hobbies and interests are eclectic by nature. Whether it is seeing a broadway show, going to a shooting range or just binge watching television, I feel most enjoyment when it is with good company. Additionally, I am always interested in exploring new things.

WORKING WITH CLIENTS

What is your approach to helping clients set and achieve their goals? 

When clients come to me, they are guaranteed to receive my honest feedback no matter if it’s praise or constructive criticism. Additionally, they are guaranteed to receive my unshakable patience to ensure therapy is adjusted to their pace and capabilities. I challenge all my clients to be the best versions of themselves and will assist in exploring every possible option to make that possible.

Therapy Philosophy

How do you define success in a therapeutic journey? 

I define success in therapy when both I and my clients believe they no longer need me in their lives. My primary goal will always be to give my clients the necessary tools they need to be their own therapist for when struggles arise and to believe in their own capabilities and strengths.

Personal Well-Being +  Self-Care

What’s one self-care tip you often recommend?

The little pleasures in life do more wonders than we realize. Everyone needs moments to themselves. The three universal self-care tips for anyone and everyone to me would be proper diet, proper exercise and proper sleep.

Final Thoughts + Encouragement

If a client could only remember one thing after a session with you, what would you hope it would be? 

Change is possible but you do not have to tackle such a challenge alone. The first step is acknowledging that it is possible. The rest will follow with hard work and preservation.