I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows clients to see and understand connections between their stressful situations, their thoughts and beliefs, and resulting emotional difficulty. While I also employ the use of a Strengths-based model and collaborative treatment planning, the therapy I practice is structured and makes use of agenda-setting at the beginning of sessions and homework after the session is completed. The homework is not overly time-consuming and it enhances therapy much like the saying "The more you put into something the more you get out of it."
MSW - Social Work, Grand Valley State University
I come from a humble background and experienced a life where you had to work hard to succeed. I became a mental health professional so I could help others navigate the many stresses of life and assist my clients in achieving and celebrating personal joy and happiness.
I like the outdoors, walks, hikes, swims in the ocean, and scuba diving. I like to read, play video games (on occasion), and I am always interested in learning new things including new information that I can share with my therapy clients.
I engage in deep breathing and mindfulness to try to stay in and enjoy the present moment. I also spend quality time with my husband.
Man's Search for Meaning Victor Frankl. The book describes the horrors of experiencing first-hand living in a Nazi WWII concentration camp but still finding meaning in life both during and after such a traumatic experience.
Both the Human Rights Campaign and the Sacramento LGBTQ Center in Sacramento, CA.
Good food, good walks, talks, and having fun with my friends and loved ones.
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