How I Work

Therorectical Values

Therapeutic Approach & Style

My goal as a therapist is to help individuals navigate through difficulties in their life. This is done by facilitating a process where the client is able to move toward healing, self-acceptance, awareness and any changes needed to ultimately grow and thrive . While you will be met at each step of the way in your therapy process with accountability, compassion, and empathy, a therapist is not a cure all, a parent, a friend, or a miracle worker. 

Your therapist formulates the therapeutic plan collaboratively with you based on your needs, the presenting problems, and the goals you wish to achieve. I believe that each client has the potential for healing and change and is responsible for their choices and changes. I use a combination of holistic, reality and client-centered therapy, with an emphasis on the wellness model.

Holistic Counseling is an approach which helps clients to heal by taking the entire human being and their life experiences into consideration for assessment and treatment purposes. 

Client-centered therapy: is a form of talk therapy that rests on one vital quality: unconditional positive regard. This means that the therapist refrains from judging the client for any reason, providing a source of complete acceptance and support.

Reality Therapy: aims to help individuals with unmet needs, set goals, problem solve, and create more meaningful connections with others.

Wellness Model: Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making a choice that influences quality-of-life outcomes. Remember that wellness is not the absence of illness or stress. We can still strive for wellness even if we are experiencing these challenges in our life.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hope Awaits Counseling believes in supporting individuals of all ethnicities, cultures, physical challenges, and spiritual beliefs.