Therapy
Virtual therapy: I offer mental health therapy in the virtual setting with adults and teens (12-17) only. Sessions are 53 minutes and typically weekly in the beginning. I offer a free 15 minute consultation prior to working together upon request. Clients also must be located in the state of Virginia during therapy sessions as required by VA Board of Social Work. I know some are hesitant to do virtual therapy, but I have found that rapport is very easily built when you are in the comfort of your own space.
Groups: I will be offering group therapy for children and teens over the summer. Please see Summer Groups for more information.
Adults:
My main area of expertise would be helping adults process through childhood trauma, as well as anxiety and depression. All areas of focus include:
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Depression
ADD/ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Career issues
Family relationships
Grief, Loss
Romantic relationships
Trauma
Children and Teens:
I worked in a school setting as a school social worker for over 10 years. I am versed in many social emotional curriculums and therapeytic approaches. I am very knowledgable in the following areas:
Anxiety and School anxiety
Bullying- victim and perpetrator
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Childhood Trauma
Grief and Loss
Depression
Social Skills/Awareness
Behavioral challenges
ADHD
Treatment Approach
My counseling style is supportive and interactive. Although I use many traditional approaches, I believe that just having someone who will listen without judgment, can be incredibly helpful no matter what brought you into counseling. I am here for you. Some of the therapies that I am clinically trained in include:
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Social/Emotional Curriculums with children include:
Zones of Regulation
MindUP
Social Detective
Coping Cat