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Hello all, my name is Elijah (He/Him).
First and foremost, I am honored at the potential to be your therapist. As your therapist, my goal is for you to understand that you are the expert of your own life and therefore, already contain all the tools needed for success. We can explore the barriers standing in your way, and find the support you need to unlock those tools together.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who may struggle with their identity, people at a crossroads wondering which direction to go next, couples who are seeking relationship advice, and/or anyone who may just want someone to listen to them. No matter the reason, I am here for you.
I’ve wanted to be a therapist since high school and am thrilled to be achieving that dream today. With that said, I do not (and will not) take want you are entrusting me with for granted. Everyone starts somewhere and I (could be biased) believe that pursuing therapy is a great step not only to understanding who you are, but to becoming who you are meant to be! If you would allow me, I would love to ride alongside you on this ride called emotional rollercoaster. Where by yourself, it may seem impossible, but together, now that’s when the seemingly impossible becomes possible.
I love to meet clients where they’re at and tailor my approach to you. I pull from CBT and DBT methodologies, and incorporate Narrative therapy and Strength-based approaches as well. I also enjoy including aspects of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
I believe that I can help because I am determined/dedicated to see my clients succeed. A big part of understanding that you are the experts of your own life, your input needs to be at the forefront of my work. What that may look like is you being involved with the kind of therapeutic approach used, collaborative note taking and building a joint treatment plan to ensure we’re meeting your personal milestones. My goal is to get you involved with as much of the therapy as possible because I have found that the more someone engages with therapy, the more they will get out of therapy.
I lead with building our relationship. In order for the real work to begin, you need to get to know me as much as I need to learn about you. As the sessions continue, I will gradually move towards building up your supports and evaluating how you’re looking to grow. I am an expressive/involved type of person, so I talk a lot with my hands and potentially will get up out of my chair to act out what I am describing. I also love to joke around, so please do not hesitate to bust out a joke if it comes to mind (as they say laughter is the best medicine).
When I’m not officially on the clock (because being a therapist for others is never truly over), I like to unwind with a few things I enjoy. For example, I spend a lot of my time at the gym because it helps me mentally, spiritually, and physically. I also would classify myself as a gamer because I enjoy getting lost in a fantasy world from time to time. Last (but the most important, I love spending time with my church and God because without him, I wouldn’t be in this position, so (in my opinion) all the glory goes to him.
Schedule your first appointment. For follow up appointments (existing clients), please contact your therapist at 773-774-4444.