My ideal client is struggling to understand. They do not understand how they’ve come to the point that they need intervention. They do not understand how they did not see the signs of difficulty ahead of time. They feel lost, confused, and adrift and just need to get the tools to re-anchor themselves so that they can stabilize and cast off again. This can look different in each person and often be confused with other problems. Maybe it’s sleeping a bit too much. It could be a disorganized space. Feelings of helplessness or being overwhelmed may play a role in how it looks for you. This doesn’t have to be your normal. There is no one perfect or ideal way to look, to be, or to feel. There is help available.
Perhaps you’ve tried to heal yourself in the past. You may have tried self-help books or online articles. Perhaps you found yourself joining online groups. Did they work for a little while but weren’t enough? Maybe they addressed some of the issues but not enough to make you feel that you are living your best healthy life? There is help available.
We all have a well of strength within us. It does not present the same for everyone. Some of us can see our strength but don’t know how to apply it. Sometimes others can see the strength in us and are drawn to it. Often, we don’t know how great we really are giving the right circumstances. What do you know how to do that will help as we work towards you becoming the best version of yourself.
I believe that mental health is health. Taking care of your mental health is one of the most important lifelong pursuits you will ever have. I want to help you on your journey to a healthy mind. No matter how overwhelming these struggles may seem we can work towards a better frame of mind. My counseling style is responsive. I take an eclectic, needs based approach to addressing mental health. I don’t believe there is only one way to address an issue. I am person centered. I believe you cannot communicate with a mind in chaos. I will strive to initially level out any sense of unease or generalized dissatisfaction (dysphoria) you may be experiencing and then work to build a firm foundation. During our work together you will have had an opportunity to make a toolbox of skills and strategies to not just achieve a healthy and balanced mental state but to maintain it as well.
As for me I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, and a Professional Counseling certificate. I am a licensed Educator and School Counselor. I have been in public education for over 20 years and in that time, I have had the opportunity to touch many lives. I have seen many successful mental health journeys as well as those that did not have the outcome they desired. My goal is to give you your best chance at a happy life. I have worked to become a knowledgeable practitioner of mental health and I am excited about the opportunity to work with you to fulfil your goal of a healthy mental state.
I have always felt that certain careers had a calling. Mental health is my calling. I have a unique understanding and perspective about human nature. I have studied therapeutic methodologies for over thirty years and I am confident in my ability to guide you in your healing. I will listen, I will question, I will work with you as an equal partner in your health quest. I believe that you can live free of the trauma, stress and anxiety that may be plaguing your life. Come and let’s get healthy together.