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Hi! I am Helen (she/hers), and I am a licensed social worker that works with teens and adults. I take a holistic approach to therapy, helping people work through challenges and live their best lives. I believe that everyone is the expert on their own lives and that, as a therapist, I get the opportunity to walk alongside clients, providing support, coping strategies, and a safe judgment-free space to explore. If you are looking for a laid-back space to explore your feelings, behavioral patterns, and traumas while building new coping skills and healthy patterns, we’d be a great fit! I am a cis-gendred, white, queer woman.
My therapeutic approach is based in collaboration first and foremost. I use a number of different approaches, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and, of course, talk therapy. I don’t believe that treatment is a one-size-fits-all approach. I always work to tailor my approach to each person’s situation, preferences, and goals. I am always working to expand my clinical knowledge and welcome requests to try new approaches and modalities.
As a therapist, I work with you to create an environment in which you can express your whole, authentic self while working through your current struggles. I encourage you to express your emotions openly and honestly. I work with you where you are at, highlighting strengths and positive patterns, and working to modify or get rid of things that are no longer serving you. I also like to uplift the fact that we all live our lives connected to many other people, organizations, and systems that affect every aspect of our lives. I hold space for the ways systems of oppression and marginalization affect our mental health.
I believe that every person is the expert on their own life. We are capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. I am here to work with you and support your healing and growth journey.
Therapy with me is laid back and direct. I like to work to create a safe space where you can feel free to be your true self without fear of judgment. Throughout our first few sessions, I like to work to get to know you as a person beyond your current mental health challenges. It is important to me that we work together to develop treatment goals that feel important and reachable. However, I recognize that life can be chaotic and am always willing to hold space for new issues, big or small. I also make sure to celebrate wins and uplift what is going well for you. For me, the therapy is a collaborative process in that I always encourage feedback and new ideas. This is your space, and I want you to feel like you have the power to shape how sessions are run. While therapy can get heavy, I also work hard to make sure you leave the space feeling safe and grounded.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and cat. I tend to be more of a nerdy homebody, enjoying video games, movies, knitting, and just hanging out. I am also a PNW woman at heart and love to spend time in nature, even if that is just sitting at my local park for a few minutes every day looking at the birds and trees. I love all things cute, and you’ll definitely be able to spy some trinkets, keychains, and stickers on my bag or in my office.
Schedule your first appointment. For follow up appointments (existing clients), please contact your therapist at 773-774-4444.