I have always been the person people lean on when things get tough. I have been able to find that when I am able to help people through tough times, that I feel better. Life can be hard and if I can do something that makes life feel a little less hard, I want to do what I can do.

Children and adolescents. People who want to change their life, but don't know where to start.

Adolescents.

Mental health is a journey. Some days are better than others and that is okay and expected. You are more than the sum of all your bad days.

The benefits were very competitive for the market. They offered flexibility for online and in person.

I want to help put as much good into the world as I can. Any kindness could change someone's life and I strive to be a regular kindness.

Identify treatment goals and building some level of rapport

I will not care more about your treatment than you care about your treatment. That said, I will care as much about your treatment that you care about your treatment.

I am a hobbyist model. I also have "grandma hobbies", like crocheting, baking, reading, and gardening.

"put good into the world, however you can"

I like the client to "lead" the first session. I like to ask questions, but a lot of that is just getting to know the client. The first session we will identify treatment goals, but I likely won't start providing clinical insights. I will also go over my "rules of care" as follows. 

1. My expectation is that you have something to discuss in sessions

2. You are always allowed to say you don't feel comfortable discussing something. We might discuss why you don't want to talk about it, but I won't push you into something if you aren't comfortable. 

3. I am a mandated reporter. Our sessions are private and the only time any information will be shared is if I am concerned about your safety or the safety of others. ( I be sure to have a slightly different conversation with children under the age of 13 regarding their adults involvement in their care)