About Me

After graduating from the Mandel school of Applied Social Science (MSASS) in the May of 2005 I have always had the desire to help others. The concept for which I wanted to attain was to work closely with patients and make a difference in their lives. I knew it would take time to become a professional whom can work with others and help them manage their daily lives all while adapting to personal problems from which they may be going through. I also knew there would be a wide-range of social variables which must be implemented as well, such as domestic violence, poverty, drug use, etc. But overall, the education and experience has paid off.

There are many characteristics I possess – and all are needed - in order to work well with patients during difficult times. Most obvious is being a “people person” i.e. easily willing to talk with another individual, yet still willing to hear them well/their thoughts. Another item I’m great with is helping patients resolve conflict without their feelings (such as anger) coming first. This has been important for many of my first-time patients whom may have never worked with a therapist before. I have had plenty of patients learn how to resort more to problem-solving first, a concept which again helped to control his/her excessive feelings over gain control. In general, establishing an open and trustworthy relationship with my patients has been a vital first step in creating the foundation for creating the most effective relationship possible in order to help them reach their goals and succeed in therapy.

Finally, when working with anyone we must believe there is capacity for change. As a professional therapist I have always believed that people can, and do, change by providing the utmost optimism and hope to them – even if they believe there is none. It is also important through the change process to help the client set attainable goals as well. By keeping solid boundaries along with proper empathy when needed, changes can be accomplished to make a difference in one’s life. And in the long run, futuristic goals can then be accomplished that way.

My concept...

I need evidence. I base all if my practice upon years of study that were based upon community development and the creation, dissemination, evaluation, integration of evidence-based practices. Servicing society today works only when going about the process(es) which have been proven to be successful with past patients. If we as professionals continue building upon associations with others in learning how to help others we are going in the right direction.