Welcome

I am so excited to walk beside this journey with you. You have already made progress by making such a huge decision in seeking help. I want you to know that your decision in seeking help and support is very courageous and a positive step towards becoming a better version of yourself.

I know this process can seem a bit scary, we do not know each other, and this process means change. This journey will come with challenges, and this will not be easy. You will have to put in some work, but I am here to help, and we will work through things together. I will support you. I am here to be of guidance, provide a judgment free space for you to express yourself as well as challenge you. I will also do my best to meet you where you are and work beside you to overcome barriers and obstacles that are present. I believe that we all need help at times to help us realize how strong we are and possess the tools needed to cope and overcome any issues that life throws at us.

This is your journey, and I am here to walk beside you, but I also know that finding the right clinician is very important. It is like trying to find the right hairdresser or doctor. If you do not like the hairdresser or doctor, you seek the right hairdresser to cut your hair the way you like it and a doctor who has the bedside manners you need to make you feel comfortable. Finding the right clinician is the same. If you find that we do not mesh and I am not the right clinician for you, please let me know and we will find someone that will be able to better assist you. It is more important that you have someone who can make you feel comfortable and meet your needs.

I can’t wait to work with you, and I hope to see you soon.

Giselle

My Approach

The approach I use is a holistic approach, which helps me guide with empathy, as well as it allows me to incorporate the cognitive process typically used in therapy. My main goal is to help you connect dots that at times may seem blurry, help to smooth the wrinkles in the process until you find independence, assertiveness, and coping skills to help you reach the point of success in your life, and to help you face challenges and failures despite of your fears.

I believe fear will never go away, as it is part of the journey to protect us. But we should not allow fear to paralyze us and push us out of balance. I know that finding balance can be hard. I personally regardless of my journey with difficult experiences, started to love myself as I am with my flaws, my experiences, and my abilities. Many years ago, I started my journey as a dancer and founded a multicultural ladies’ dance group at UNK. As I grew in my career, I started to see human capabilities in overcoming, challenges. This is why, I have focused my work on helping patients in their turmoil find a more stable, joyful, rewarding path, because I know is possible, and we do not need to conform to a life that doesn’t feel right.