As a practitioner in mental health, I use creative self-expression to allow for healing. Expressive arts therapy is an additional tool for communicating in a non-verbal way. Through the use of the arts, I am able to come alongside my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic way that helps to facilitate wholeness and well-being mentally, spiritually, and physically. My approach to therapy is a very humanistic, mindful and person-centered way in that I feel honored to have the opportunity to travel alongside my clients on their journey towards recovery and their authentic self. I utilize creative expression such as psychodrama, poetry, play, dance, movement, music, painting, or any form of creative self-expression that helps to aid and support this process. I also draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approaches to help with other skills that may also aid in helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, disordered eating and/or substance abuse.
