I am warm, collaborative, and fun-loving and connect well with children and parents. I focus on developing a professional and supportive therapeutic relationship. I spend time providing empathy and unconditional positive regard, while facilitating the exploration of thoughts and feelings and the relief of unloading painful emotions. I encourage children and families to talk about their cultural background, family life, and self-identity, and I connect with clients on their turf. Concurrently, I challenge my clients to move past their comfort zone in an attempt to make lasting behavioral changes. I believe that true change results from increasing awareness of disruptive behavioral patterns and actively practicing more adaptive behaviors. I focus heavily on increasing motivation to conquer fears through exposure therapy, capitalize on strengths, bounce back when faced with adversity, and engage in productive intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviors. I go the extra mile to ensure that my clients view me as an ally and cheerleader along the sometimes difficult therapeutic process.
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