It took a lot of work but it was worth it. I earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. During an extensive internship at Ridgeview Institute, I worked with individuals suffering from various addictions and mental health disorders in their inpatient and outpatient programs.
Shortly after completing my internship, I started working at MARR (addiction treatment center) and at DBT South as a DBT Therapist. I have completed formal training in DBT through Behavioral Tech. I am also formally trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
After practicing behavioral therapy for several years, I researched other modalities that have scientific evidence. As a result, I became a certified Hypnotherapist. This modality is helpful with individuals struggling with anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, unwanted thoughts or behaviors.
I am also dedicated to staying current and growing as a professional. It means when you work with me, you’re working with a counselor who is up-to-date and committed to helping you reach your goals.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that uses mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The goal is to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. Hypnosis can be used to help you gain control over undesired behaviors or to help you cope better with anxiety or pain. It’s important to know that although you’re more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you don’t lose control over your behavior.
