I am so passionate and committed to the work that I do because I am someone who has benefitted tremendously from the experience of therapy myself. Not unlike many other therapists or those drawn into other helping professions, I have not always been the person I am today. I have experienced deep and profound wounding in my life. I am a survivor of complex (CPTSD), narcissistic abuse, and I have personal experience with dissociation, specifically depersonalization/derealization. The journey to becoming the version of me that you will meet today has taken years, vulnerability, dedication, tears, therapy appointments (some of which I did not want to attend), energy, effort, and so much more. I share this because I think it’s so important for folks to know that change is possible; healing and growth are possible and are never ending. I know how vital it is for a therapist to hold hope for change when a client is struggling to find that hope within themselves. I say all of this, so you understand that I see you and look forward to holding space for you. While I don’t know your experiences yet, I may, in time, understand them that much more deeply because of my own.
In the therapy room I show up very genuinely and authentically, as a human being, just like you. I am causal, personable, and genuine in my approach, but still utilize my training and skills. I work with each of my clients to understand what they want from their experience in therapy, we will identify your goals and work toward them together.
My goal is not to be a teacher, leader, or director in the therapy room but to be a companion alongside of you. I truly believe that you are the expert on yourself. I believe that when we collaborate, we can achieve your goals way more efficiently than if I put on my “expert” hat and tell you what to do.
Whether you’re choosing this practice or someone else’s, you’re looking around for a reason and I’m sending you encouragement to take the first step in finding the care you deserve.
I look forward to meeting you!
Contact
6302 Fairview Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28210
[email protected]
765-343-6166
https://www.thepinecenter.com/
