I have significant experience with suicidal assessment, and help my clients determine when a higher level of care is needed, as well as tools to manage, relieve, or accept passive thoughts about suicide or harm.
Suicidal thoughts can be frightening and overwhelming. Many times they come from a place of hopelessness or a feeling like I don't have options. My goal for clients is to help find their options in life and reclaim control over their thoughts and future.
Unfortunately, sometimes one of the symptoms of depression is the thought to end one's life. I can work with you to manage this symptom and to find healthy ways to cope with the depression.
I am an eclectic therapist who utilizes multiple modes of therapy including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing approaches in order to create a personalized, client centered experience.
I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.