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My Therapeutic Style:
At the beginning of therapy, I spend time getting to know who you are and how the problem that brought you into therapy progressed to the point where you felt that you needed to see help.
I participate and engage in a dialogue with you, rather than just ask an hour long string of questions. I believe that you should come away with concrete information, that may help you understand and apply new information in a way that increases satisfaction with yourself, and in your relationships others.
I have a degree in Behavioral Science. This gave me an in-depth knowledge of Cultural Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work. I am grateful for this coursework, as it helps me to see clients, and their problems, from many different angles. When discussing a client's situation, I take into account their ethnic, racial, economic, religious, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, and class differences, to understand how these all combine to make up who you are; and how they influence you in ways that got you into your present situation.
Obtaining a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) was a capstone on the foundation laid by my behavioral science undergraduate studies. I am a proponent of a Cognitive/Behavioral style of therapy; many times exploring the meanings made of the events of your life, and how those meanings may have affected your mindset. To break it down further, I make use of Solution Focused therapies; drawing on the times in your life that things were going well, and how to incorporate those skills in your present situation.
I am licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) by the State of Colorado.