Ralene Wasielewski
LMFT, 23 years of experience
About me
I have been a licensed therapist for over 20 years. I work with children, teens, families, and adults dealing with anxiety, stress, ADD/ADHD, school issues, and family conflict. I work collaboratively with you to ensure that we are reaching your goals and I am here with you along the way. Reach out for your free 15 minute consultation when you're ready to embark on this journey together! I look forward to talking with you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions and getting to know you a bit! We will then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Working in and with the schools for many years, I have a lot of experience in helping and supporting the child, parents, and school. I listen well and am able to figure out what the needs are when talking with the child and parents. We build on strengths, find the areas of growth, and if needed, work with the school to help with support. I look forward to helping you on this journey.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with children, teens/young adults, and their parents who are struggling with school issues - focus, overwhelmed, anxiety, performance, etc. The balance between school and home can be a tough place to navigate, and I am here to help. If you are a parent who feels overwhelmed with the process and/or have a child who is struggling, I would love the opportunity to help you. Feel free to reach out and see if this could be a great match! I look forward to hearing from you!
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use the CBT model to build awareness on how our thoughts and feelings lead to our behaviors. Having this knowledge along with grace and self compassion go a long way in the healing journey.
Humanistic
We are all human - Meeting my clients where they are, and showing up for my clients in a genuine way, and giving them the space to do the same, leads to greater healing and awareness.
Eclectic
I utilize many different approaches with my clients. Depending on the needs, I work collaboratively with them in order to meet those needs. This of course can shift as we go, and that is ok and expected - it’s part of the journey.
Family Therapy
Working with families is such a joy. Making sure everyone feels heard and supported is what I do. This can be a delicate balance, but with a caring and supportive space, it is a wonderful journey in regaining and/or finding homeostasis.