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Cordial, competent, compassionate and extremely professional.
I unloaded a lot of information on her for a first session. Despite all that, she was an incredible listener, more than just listening; she looked to understand and relate to what I was telling her. She made me feel comfortable to tell her everything and just talk. There was an instant click that made me feel safe. I really liked it, and would really like to work with her.
It will spend most of the initial visit getting to know you. We will talk about counseling process. We will also identify core problems and empower you to take charge of your life with greater confidence.
I am a National Certified Counselor & Registered Mental Health Counselor. I have a graduate degree in both mental health and marriage& family counseling. I completed additional training in trauma and transpersonal hypnosis.
My pricing is $45 per session for clients in individual therapy, and $50 per session for couples. I accept both PayPal and Zelle. Although at this time I do not accept health insurance, I work on a sliding scale and will match your copay. I like to check in with my clients in between sessions.
My undergraduate background was in psychology and international relations. I pursued a career in counseling because I enjoy both problem-solving and enhancment of interpersonal relations.
I have treated a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma. I have helped clients with low self-esteem, co-dependency, emotional abuse, anger issues, family conflicts, toxic and dysfunctional relationships. I have also worked with people strugelling with substance abuse in residential setting. I work with individuals, couples and families.
I recently participated in an online fashion show after taking a long break from social events due to the recent pandemic. All attendees eventually concluded how important it is to maintain the practice of self-care and healthy self-esteem.
Ask a lot of questions. Avoid therapists who promise a quick or overnight fix. Do look for someone who encourages you to become the best possible version of yourself. If you feel respected, validated and supported, then you can feel confident that you have found a therapist who is a good fit for you.
What is actually counseling and what do I expect from therapy? What is my main and pressing issue? Am I willing to open myself up and share my story? If I have some questions and concerns, am I willing and ready to ask the therapist?