Overview of SErvices

I am proficient in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, poor self-esteem/negative self-concept, and relationship difficulties.   There are some providers who believe individuals experiencing some of the aforementioned concerns only benefit from psychotropic medication and are not appropriate for therapy; however, my experiences to date and current research shows otherwise. 

This is not to say I disagree with the use of psychotropic medication to help manage severe and impairing symptoms, as I have seen the incredible impact such medication has had for certain individuals. Nonetheless, I have worked with many people who indicated medication was not enough in their road to healing and recovery, as it only targets one part of the person. As human beings, we are comprised of a complex array of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions based on our experiences and environments that often get overlooked when focusing on a medication only approach to treatment. This laid the groundwork for the development of Vitamin P Therapy. 

While medication can play a pivotal role in recovery, I believe in treating the whole person and fueling the body and mind with additional “vitamins” that are essential for optimal growth and functioning.  I am able to meet each person where they are at when coming into therapy, as I truly believe the success of treatment is largely based on the therapeutic alliance. While I am confident in my skills and knowledge base to help facilitate your recovery, the greatest progress is seen when both therapist and client work as part of a collaborative process. 

Therefore, I utilize my expertise in session but balance it with empowering you as the expert on your own life and together, determining how the both of us can integrate our areas of knowledge. I also believe it is important to the therapeutic relationship to be able to relate beyond the traditional “doctor-client” mode and that there are appropriate times to acknowledge the shared experience of being human at the end of the day. As such, while I adhere to ethical and professional standards, there may be moments where our sessions feel more casual and relational in nature.