I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I received my Ph.D from Walden University and I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions. I like for my clients to tell me the most important thing they want me to know about them that may not have been asked in any of the screenings. We 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. PS: I have an accent, and yes, my clients are allowed to ask me where I am from if I do not mention it in introductions but I typically do.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with adults experiencing various challenges in some of the most difficult situations for the past 6 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress. My biggest strengths are that I am empathetic and a great listener and I will work with you to help you find your best version and achieve whatever goal you are seeking in treatment.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with individuals who are questioning what they have always been told and maybe recognize that it is not working for them and may want to change that but they do not know how or maybe feel doing so may be wrong based on beliefs and thoughts they currently have. My clients want to change their lives but many times are stuck because of their views of cognitions and my job is to help them develop the tools to clear the path for better decision-making.
About Dr. Kwoba pronounced Dr. Quoba
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Most of my training and experience have been helping clients understand on their thoughts and beliefs affect their experiences and finding ways to reframe/change those thoughts and beliefs so that they can have better experiences. Emphasis in this approach is understanding the connection between one's thoughts/beliefs, emotions, and behavior.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In addition to being trained in CBT, I also have experience and training in DBT which focuses on helping clients who struggle with emotional regulation and interpersonal problems. Patients are taught several ways to learn how to manage their stressors and emotions as well as ways to build healthy relationships by learning different skills and techniques in therapy.
Motivational Interviewing
I have training and experience in motivational interviewing especially, with patients struggling with substance use or any other situations that may be holding them back. Using the OARS approach to elicit change talk and help the patient get to whatever goals they may have set for themselves.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I have experience and training working with clients of various backgrounds. As an African immigrant, I am even more aware of the stigma associated with mental illness and therapy in general especially in non-Western communities and I use Motivation-Interviweing, or LEAP with patients to get them where they need to be in treatment. I understand the how the intersectionality of one's different facets identity, such as gender, sex, age, and sexual orientation can create stress and anxiety especially while navigating roles like motherhood and or being a spouse.