Adara is a Licensed Social Worker who earned her Master’s in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. Adara has extensive experience working with children, and prides herself on her ability to encourage clients who may have been hesitant towards therapy previously, to open up and enjoy the therapeutic process. Adara has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and crisis management with clients of all ages. She utilizes a strength-based approach to highlight the strengths within each client’s unique personality, background and interests to create a treatment plan that empowers each client to reach their personal therapeutic goals.
Adara is passionate about building rapport and strives to create an environment in which clients feel related to and understood. She utilizes humor, creativity and mindfulness to connect with clients of all ages and diagnoses. Adara has experience working with those who suffer from anxiety and panic related disorders, depression, and OCD. Adara also has a professional background in music and loves to incorporate creativity into her sessions with clients.