Toni Paschal
LMFT, 12 years of experience
About me
Hi! I am a LMFT based in Georgia, licensed in Georgia and South Carolina. I have a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. I have 12 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, from children to adults, from all walks of life. I would love to help you overcome or cope better with mental health challenges that hinder you from having the life you want.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session I give my clients the ability to talk in detail about their current symptoms, stressors, and issues and how their lives are being impacted by these. I also begin gathering background information including but not limited to treatment history, trauma history, and family history. Lastly, I give my clients the ability to identify their goals for treatment and answer any questions they have about the therapy process.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have the ability to relate to people from all walks of life. As a former military brat, I have had the ability to experience many different cultures (within the US and outside) and I know what it's like to have to adapt and adjust to change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with clients who are dealing with major life transitions (work, marriage, divorce, relocation, first child) and feeling overwhelmed. I also love working with clients who are trying to break out of unhealthy behaviors and patterns in their personal relationships. I love clients who are open to a fresh perspective and seeking insight and feedback to live their best life.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help clients identify and address problematic thoughts that keep them stuck in life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I work with my clients to help them first own their own thoughts and feelings and then to move towards making the changes that they are seeking.
Integrative
I don't believe that just one model alone is usually sufficient in working with clients. I bring techniques and interventions from various therapy approaches to best meet the needs of my client.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person centered therapy works great for clients who really are assertive in their sessions and know what they want to address and discuss. I love allowing these clients to lead the session as they see fit and support them in their recovery.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I utilize Solution Focused interventions to help clients identify ways that they have successfully coped progressed towards their goals in the past. When clients are in a low place they tend to lose sight of their past successes.