Currently, I am practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC, National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Complex Trauma Professional- Level II.As a 10 year Veteran of the United States Army, with experience working with teams needing support abroad, I have worked with many different cultural backgrounds, as well as those with differing spiritual beliefs. Since attaining my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I have gained a wealth of experience within the psychiatric community as well as outpatient community mental health. My clinical interests include treating trauma for adults, adolescents, and children as well as providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative psychotherapy.I strive to use my experience, as well as my honest and open style of communication to act as a positive support to help client's fulfill therapeutic and life goals. I primarily focus on helping client's enhance positive traits and feelings as well as strengthening existing skills.I utilize Attachment Focused-EMDR as part of my discipline in treating trauma related issues by assisting individuals to overcome distress, trauma, anxiety, or PTSD symptoms. Working within a team of treatment professionals, under the Clinical Supervision of Sonja Rudie, at La Perla Counseling & Trauma Response Services, we will provide the best care possible for you.My clinical areas of focus are trauma (complex or single), alcohol and substance abuse, depression and anxiety, ego state work, direct patient care, and consultation. In terms of therapies, I utilize DBT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, AF-EMDR Attachment Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (40 hours of EMDRIA approved training Levels 1 & 2), Phillip Mansfield's Flash Technique, CPT Cognitive Processing Therapy, Biofeedback, MBCT Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Person Centered, Reality, and CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet the client's needs.
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