My focus is to align with each individual client to provide a safe place where hope can be restored and healing can take place through the use of skill building and personal strengths. Through this I believe each client can experience positive changes and peace. I use client-centered, strength-based and cognitive/ behavioral interventions and will work with each client to develop specific goals. We will break them down into short and long term goals with action steps. My ideal client is one who is motivated to seek change and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this. I feel comfortable working with young and old; male and female. I believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship that the client and I build. Change, improvement, or progress flows from the trust and respect that is established in this therapeutic alliance. I see my role as a facilitator of change while the client’s present behaviors, beliefs, family system and worldview are explored. I will also assist the client in reevaluating his or her style of life, with the hope of achieving insight and meaningful change.