Is your teen struggling? Maybe you've noticed a decline in self-esteem or change in their behavior. It can be hard to approach your kid about these concerns, and sometimes, they don't want to talk about it. Expressive Arts therapy can be a powerful way to feel safe and to open up. I work with adults too! I believe therapy should be collaborative and non-authoritative. We will work together as allies, mutually invested in your growth. My approach is different.
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I have over 15 years of experience working in community mental health with people of all ages and backgrounds. I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts therapy from Goddard College in Vermont. I work primarily from an Multi and Inter-Modal Expressive Arts lens. I will invite you to get in touch with your creativity as we explore different mediums. Using an inter-modal approach means that we might move from one form of expression to another, perhaps even several times in the course of a session. Some processes we may explore include mixed-media experimentation, sandtray work, mindfulness practice, dreamwork, creative writing, movement, sound, play, and imaginative expression.
Are you "too much" for some people? Maybe you feel like you don't really fit in anywhere. I'm not here to change you. I want to know who you are, to really see you, to experience all the beautiful and unique little quirks that make you, you! And if you are struggling to own those things, if you are hesitant to accept these parts, then I hope that you will grow to love yourself more deeply as we work together, and that you grow to be more fully and authentically you.
I believe therapy should be collaborative and non-authoritative. We will work together as allies, mutually invested in your growth. One thing I have learned from my own experiences with the mental health system, as well as the experiences of my clients, is that receiving mental health services can sometimes feel dehumanizing and dismissive. I aim to not do that. I will not pathologize you, analyze you, or otherwise disrespect you. Of course, to err is human, and thus, I welcome your feedback at all times. I believe therapy is a relationship, and so I recognize that it is my responsibility to be open to change, just as I ask my clients to be when they step into the therapeutic space.
I greatly enjoy working with teens, especially those who may be hesitant to try therapy. I also welcome survivors of trauma to reach out so we can discuss what trauma-informed therapy is and why it is important for survivors to seek a counselor who is properly trained to work with their needs. Whether or not you choose to work with me, I would like to help you find someone qualified to truly help in your healing journey. While teens and survivors are populations I specialize in, I am open to working with people from all different backgrounds.
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