Molly is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDCIII). Molly has been working in the field of counseling for 15+ years. Her area of focus includes treating adolescent and adults with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders (mental health & addiction).
Being diagnosed with a mental health disorder can be scary and lead to feelings of confusion, loneliness, fear, and shame. Molly is passionate about helping patients identify, understand, and accept the symptoms of their mental health or substance use disorders as well as assist in the development of healthy coping skills to better manage those symptoms. Molly feels it is important for her patients to feel empowered to advocate for their needs and know it is okay to ask for help when living with a mental health disorder.
Throughout her experience in working with her patients, Molly has learned that the family often gets left out of treatment while their loved one works on their own recovery. It is so important to recognize that the family will also need support and guidance through this process of their own recovery. Molly loves to support the family in their road to recovery and help them develop the necessary coping skills, communication skills and boundaries to promote healing for both the patient and the family.
Molly incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to assist patients in identifying irrational thoughts that can lead to negative, destructive behaviors and emotions. Molly helps patients challenge and work towards changing irrational thoughts, improve emotional regulation and develop the coping skills needed to reach their goals and improve the life they are living.
Molly has experience in individual, group, couple, and family therapy. Her direct, empathetic approach helps patients discover a healthier, more productive, positive way of life in a supportive and safe environment.