When working with me, the primary focus will be building a positive therapeutic rapport. I will take the first two or three sessions to explore historical information that led to seeking treatment. I will assist you with setting goals and working on learning new skills to accomplish them. Each session will end with a homework assignment that will then be utilized as a starting point during the next session. I will periodically review the goals being worked on and will review strategies that have been implemented to reach those goals in an effort to identify the progress made.

 

There are several core values that I find to be a signature of what I bring to the therapeutic world. Servant leadership is a key value from my foundation. During my childhood, service to others, the church, and God were pillars of what defined my guardian. I see myself as a service provider and understand the sacred value of holding a person’s trust and most vulnerable thoughts and emotions. Integrity is a close second value and I believe it's a strength to always do the right thing. I believe that doing the right thing and being the first to admit when something has been done wrong shows the caliber of person I am.

 

Finally, the value of respect shapes my practice and I live by the quote, “You are only a stone’s throw away from the person you pass judgment on.” I always treat others with the highest level of respect, never looking down on where someone is and seeking to understand their story. These values guide every area of my practice and the relationship I seek to cultivate and safeguard with each client I serve.