MENTAL HEALTH
Free Consultation
HOW CAN I HELP?
There is a difference between counseling and consultation.
Mental health counseling directly addresses issues via regular sessions with a liscenced professional focused on exploring feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to promote self-awareness, coping strategies, and personal growth. For many reasons pertainng to the health and privacy of both the counselor and client, this relationship should exist exclusively in the professional realm.
On the other hand, mental health consultation provides guidance on how to address mental health concerns. This work can be done by a family member, friend, or colleague. This is what I currently provide and includes services like:
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Connecting you with a professional for yourself, your child, or your relationship.
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Helping you decide if you need to find a different professional.
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Providing and analyzing assessments to boost self-awareness.
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Explaining mental health struggles you or your loved one may be facing.
CLIENT FOCUS
I proudly serve adolescents (10+) and adults from all backgrounds.
TALK IT OUT
Let's chat! I'd love to get to know you, hear your story, listen to your concerns, and help you kickstart your journey toward hope, healing, and growth.
While every effort is made to offer compassionate and informed assistance, it is important to recognize that I am not yet a certified mental health professional.
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Participating in this consultation does not establish a formal client-therapist relationship, and the information provided should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Any decisions based on the information provided during this consultation are made solely at your discretion.
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It is highly recommended that individuals seeking mental health support also seek guidance from certified mental health professionals or qualified healthcare providers. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or require immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or seek help from a licensed mental health professional without delay.
My Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE, Masters of Science
Practitioners of clinical mental health counseling provide guidance for clients who are experiencing developmental life stress and acute transitional problems, as well as clients interested in enriching their present life through the establishment of greater coherence and well-being.
In USM's Clinical Mental Health concentration, students establish their professional identity through the development of facilitative and interpersonal communication skills. We emphasize a holistic approach with a focus on wellness and prevention, as well as self-care of the counselor.
The cirriculum explores the roles, functions, skills, and professional identity of clinical mental health counselors. It integrates the historical, philosophical, societal, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of the mental health and human service system. And it focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders, psychological trauma, and the general principles and practices for the promotion of optimal mental health.
CLASSES & TRAININGS I HAVE COMPLETED
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Psychological Measurement & Evaluation
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Research Methods & Techniques
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Fundamentals of Counseling Theories
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Multicultural Counseling: Social and Cultural Foundations
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Human Development
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Fundamentals of Counseling Skills
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Group Counseling Process & Procedures
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Crisis Intervention
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Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
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Career Development