"Hi There! I have been working with people as a social worker since 1994. Historically, I have focused on working in small towns and rural areas with people of all ages and backgrounds. I am warm, caring, and down to earth. I believe the therapeutic process begins with starting where you are and going from there." I think the therapeutic relationship is often more important than the approach. Thus, I begin focusing on the working relationship early on in the process. I like to use a combination of therapeutic approaches ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Schema, Narrative, etc. I'm not set on using any specific approach instead I strive to matching it to the individual's needs and goals.