My approach to therapy and mental wellness emphasizes strengths and resilience, while also recognizing challenges, risks, and barriers. I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years of professional practice experience. I recognize my style, demeanor, and practice approaches may not fit for everyone. Therefore, I intentionally explore with a prospective client "goodness of fit" and their right to say, "thanks, but no thanks, I'll keep exploring." The decision to work together is a collaborative process. Practice techniques are varied, flexible and adaptable, and take into thoughtful consideration who someone is, in the fullness of their identities, lived experiences, current life circumstances.