1859 S. Topaz Way
Suite 100
Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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License Info
35798
Bio
Specialties: Including but not limited to: ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Identity Development, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Self Empowerment, Self Esteem, Attachment, Communication Issues, Self Image, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postnatal, Postpartum, LGBTQA+, Sexuality/Sexual Identity for Teens and Adults, Self Care, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, Relationship Issues, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Individual, Family, Couples, Adolescents, and Women’s Issues
Education and Experience: I received by Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work, which has provided me a person-centered perspective into my therapy modalities, focused on the immediate and long-term goals of my clients. I previously worked as a Youth and Family Therapist at a Residential Treatment Center, where I specialized working with teenaged girls from 12-18 years of age. I worked with many various disorders and challenges, including mood disorders, personality disorders, social impairments, sexual deviancy, sexual trauma, and eating disorders.
Approach to Therapy: My approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are at. Making the decision to come to a therapist’s office can be very daunting. I want my client to feel that they are in a safe place to discuss their needs for therapy. I tend to use a mixture of Narrative Therapy and Solution-Based Therapy, which allows the client to share their story and where they are at in their lives, while still stayed focused on the main issues and problems at hand. I also include other modalities, as a client will benefit from them, including sand tray therapy, play therapy, art therapy, experiential therapy, and meditation.
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Addiction
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Adolescents
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Adoption
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Domestic Violence
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Eating Disorders
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Educational Therapy
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EMDR
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Family Conflict
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Group Therapy
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Herpes and STD Counseling
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Hypnotherapy
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Learning Disabilities
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Men's Issues
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pet Therapy
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Play Therapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Premarital Counseling
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Problem Gambling
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Psychoanalysis
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Psychopharmacology
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Relationship Issues
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Religious Counseling
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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