Hello, my name is Anastasiya and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters from California State University of San Bernardino and have been practicing for 4 years. I meet my clients where they are at and work at their pace while helping create a personalized plan for them to achieve short-term and long-term goals. Life is not supposed to feel as hard as it does right now and I am here to help change that! Please email me at Anastasiya.Ekpo@gmail.com if you were referred by another Grow provider but are unable to schedule.
The first session typically involves obtaining life (family, job, etc.) and problem history, but we can go as slow as you need to. A lot of people have a harder time than others with sharing and I try my best to accommodate that. After gathering information, we will identify your goals - where you want your life to be in a month, six months, or a year from now. Future sessions will focus on identifying options and applying strategies you can use to meet your goals.
Clients have described me as caring, understanding, and helpful. I work diligently to identify the root cause of your challenges and create a tailored plan that leads to achievable progress. I also offer virtual sessions, with camera on or off, and phone call sessions to make the experience as comfortable as possible based on your preference.
I love working with people of all ages and stages of life. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck or overwhelmed in life but are ready for change. However, I have also had great outcomes working with clients that are unsure if anything actually will help while struggling with motivation. Regardless of which category you fall into, I will work with you on making a plan that works for you!
I customize the treatment plan for each client by incorporating CBT/CPT, Person-centered therapy, Coherence therapy, Strength-Based therapy, and Attachment theory. Additionally, I am trained in treatment of ADHD and have experience providing treatment to many other disorders.
I utilized this modality to assist with facilitating change by focusing on solutions through achievable steps or actions.