Services
Individual Therapy
A time set aside just for you to speak in a safe location without judgment. The American Psychiatric Association reports 3 in 4 people who try talk therapy notice its benefits. Why? Because it takes the singularity, loneliness, and circular hamster wheel of our inner dialogue and offers a fresh outside perspective in a validating humanistic, inclusive way that discovers your strengths to find your solutions. We also know if you take mental health medications, that comprehensive coordination with your prescriber assures continuity of care and increases positive outcomes.
Support Session
20-minute sessions, online, video or phone.
At times you might need some extra support between sessions, and I strive to make myself available. Schedule permitting, I offer brief support sessions designed to assist you in critical moments outside of your regularly scheduled sessions. This is for established clients only, and not intended as a substitute for full-length sessions.
Assessment
Understanding the extent of a potential substance use disorder is an essential first step toward effective treatment and support. I offer a comprehensive assessment utilizing my years of specialty experience to explore substance use patterns in-depth. This process includes tools like the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST). Additionally, I use DSM-5 criteria to determine whether the substance use disorder is mild, moderate, or severe. This assessment can provide valuable insight for individuals, loved ones, or professionals seeking clarity and guidance for the best possible treatment approach.
Supervision to Clinicians
Supervision is a process where a therapist receives guidance, feedback, and support from a more experienced therapist to improve their skills, maintain professional standards and manage the emotional impact of their work. It is an essential part of ongoing professional development for therapists and is often required for licensure. Supervision allows therapists to receive feedback and guidance on their therapeutic techniques, which can help them be more effective in helping their clients yield better outcomes. Supervision can also provide therapists with a supportive environment in which to process their work’s emotional and psychological impact, which can help maintain their own well-being and prevent burnout. As long as people keep getting older and life continues to be dynamic, I can’t recommend supervision enough. I have found it and continue to find it invaluable as I gain the perspective I ask my patients to consider. I can supervise Master’s Level Social Workers (MSW/LMSWs) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) as part of the requirements for advanced licensure in these fields.