My dad was always distant and the way he stayed connected was through talking on the phone. Though I was his first child he confided in me at a young age. I would hear his challenges, hear his confessions and always keep his confidentiality. I did not know he turned me into a therapist but the natural skills and ability have been present since I could talk and understand. My natural orientation is to help, encourage and problem solve with others and it began with those I love most.

I work well with clients who are motivated to show up for themselves and are ready to make change in their life. Clients that want to work collaboratively toward their goals tend to meet them.

Therapy is just like anything else in life: you get out of it what effort and energy you put into it. A good therapist will match you and take you to your next level.

In the first session ONLY clients can expect a mini orientation to therapy, lots of personal questions, poor eye contact due to me typing (just being honest), some occasional redirecting, a discussion about your goals for therapy, as well as an introduction to my therapeutic style (naturally). The goal in the first session is to capture as much personal background data to know you and connect (build rapport).

I value my spiritual faith, relationships, and health/prosperity. Although my faith is personal, I have learned that faith (in any religion or idea) is a powerful vibration toward believing in oneself and achieving one's goals. I try to help clients to see their own faith, values and motivation toward reaching their own goals. Relationships and health/prosperity seem to naturally be addressed from there.

In order to meet client's unique needs I maintain my person center approach and actively listen. Once I learn of clients' specific needs, I use my clinical judgement to intervene.