Janet McKay
I enjoy using humor in therapy. I feel that the client can be more relaxed with using this type of talk therapy. I was a nurse before I became a clinician and use some of my medical knowledge in your sessions. As a client you can decide how much or how little we focus on each topic. You are in charge of the sessions. I am here to help you balance your life and wishes.
First session
I do hope that after your first session in therapy, you will write a list or remember some of the issues you would like to discuss. This will help in your following sessions , what will work for you.
Strengths
In the first session we can discuss what you are having some difficulty with. We can then start to work on the items that you feel are holding you back in life. I use CBT (cognitive behavior therapy ) and I will give homework . Some self care activities and a positive journal. you are the most important person in the session, you can decide when to start and when to stop therapy. Let's get started.
Ideal clients
What part of your life are you in at this time? What are your stressors/concerns? How do you feel about this time of your life? Do you have a medical contition that is causing you stress, a relationship, work place etc. these are things to consider when attending your therapy sessions. this can help us to narrow down how to work with your issues.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will work on new approaches to issues that you are having stress about. You will be given coping skills to practice and also working on looking at the positives vs the negatives of a situation or event.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Spiritual but not religious
Woman
Top specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Other specialties
Burnout
Chronic Illness / Medical Issues
Depression
Domestic Violence
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Life Transitions
Loneliness / Isolation
Medication Management
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Man
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Addiction / Substance Use
Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Family Therapy
High Clinical Acuity
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Licensed in
OregonLicense C9931
WashingtonLicense MHC.LH.61262980