Since I can remember I was very interested in reasons why do people think, feel, behave and do things differently from each other. How can one thing, word or a thought trigger so many different responses? How do we make the right choices? Why do we make wrong choices? Who defines wrong or right? How come siblings, raised and parent in the same manner grow up to be two different people with different careers and lifestyles? Why do people hurt other people and beings? And so much more…
I am, always have been and will be a book worm. Going to the library and reading books used to be my favorite thing to do! What I didn’t know then, was that all of the reading (and believe me there were hardcore book reading binges 😉) helped me develop deep empathy and unconditional acceptance of others. Through reading I have trained my imagination, which right now I use to come up with unique and effective techniques and ideas to assist my clients. Another benefit of book reading, that I have observed, is the strengthen ability to notice and accept diversity. Connecting with others comes naturally to me, which makes it easier for clients to feel relaxed and comfortable during sessions.
My education, training, and outgoing personality make my work with clients successful. I specialize in: emotional and behavioral health, satisfying relationships, sexual wellbeing, and career growth and development. While working with you I will focus on: independence, empathy, self-worth, self-esteem, healthy boundaries, effective communication, emotional attachment, assertiveness, impulse control, emotion regulation, values clarification, and setting and achieving life goals.
While I have two Masters Degrees, the first in Psychology and the 2nd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, my areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety, and Addictions.
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