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Keesha Sledge

Keesha Sledge

LCSW
11 years of experience
Virtual

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the states of Alabama, California, Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, Florida , Hawaii, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Georgia. She has over 10 years of experience working with adults, children and couples seeking help with depression, relationship issues, anxiety and major life stressors. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and received her Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Al. I utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple. I want to establish a caring relationships with clients to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Client will get someone who is concerned about their goals and assists clients with reaching their overall goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Trustworthiness, the ability to communicate, and holding the client’s needs foremost.

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My treatment methods

Supportive

Supportive psychotherapy is a type of therapy that primarily focuses on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult life circumstances or psychological challenges. Your therapist will encourage you to talk about your feelings, concerns, and problems in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy. It's a common treatment for a range of mental health problems. CBT teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. It focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions

Couples Counseling

Couples counselling (or relationship counselling) is a talking therapy which allows you to identify negative behaviors which can be changed in order to improve your relationship. The aim of this type of therapy is to help you and your partner gain a better understanding of negative patterns within the relationship.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a counselling method that involves enhancing a patient's motivation to change by means of four guiding principles, represented by the acronym RULE: Resist the righting reflex; Understand the patient's own motivations; Listen with empathy; and Empower the patient

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a type of psychotherapy that involves a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), meditation, and the cultivation of a present-oriented, non-judgmental attitude called "mindfulness."