Do you feel stuck and don’t know what else to do? Are you seeking change to help reclaim your joy, health, and well-being? I will help you to genuinely access what exists inside you to help you become clear and confident in yourself and therefore make effective choices aligned with your true self. I draw from various therapeutic approaches to illuminate underlying issues, free up blocks, and heal old wounds.
First Session Description with Levi, a Great Therapist In our first session together, my primary goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. Here's what you can expect during our initial meeting: Introduction and Rapport Building: I'll start by introducing myself and giving you a brief overview of my background and therapeutic approach. I genuinely understand and share feelings with my clients, which helps in building a strong therapeutic alliance. I'll invite you to share a bit about yourself, your reasons for seeking therapy, and any specific concerns you might have. I'll listen actively, ensuring you feel heard and understood. Setting the Tone: I prioritize making you feel comfortable, so I'll ensure the environment is calm and conducive to open conversation. I'll explain confidentiality and its importance, making sure you understand that what you share in our sessions stays between us. Exploring Your Story: I'll encourage you to talk about your current situation, challenges, and goals for therapy. My adaptable nature allows me to meet you where you are, adjusting my approach to fit your unique needs. As you speak, I'll use my knowledge to ask insightful questions that help us both gain a deeper understanding of your experiences and emotions. Establishing Goals: Together, we'll identify your main concerns and what you hope to achieve through therapy. My problem-solving skills will help us create a clear and achievable plan. We'll discuss potential therapeutic techniques that might be beneficial for you, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed about our approach. Addressing Immediate Needs: If there are pressing issues or immediate concerns, we'll address those right away. My patience and communication skills will ensure we handle these with care and clarity. Creating a Collaborative Plan: I'll encourage your growth by highlighting your strengths and resilience, helping you see the progress you've already made. We'll outline a tentative plan for our future sessions, including the frequency and focus of our meetings. My adaptability means we can adjust this plan as needed based on your evolving needs. Wrapping Up: I'll summarize what we've discussed, ensuring you feel understood and that we've covered your initial concerns. I'll provide you with any immediate resources or strategies that might help you between sessions. We'll set a date and time for our next session, leaving you with a sense of dire
Empathy: I genuinely understand and share the feelings of my clients, which helps build a strong therapeutic alliance. Active Listening: I pay close attention to what my clients are saying, which makes them feel heard and understood. Adaptability: I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring personalized care. Knowledgeable: I have a strong understanding of various therapeutic techniques and theories, allowing me to effectively address a wide range of issues. Patience: I give clients the time they need to express themselves and work through their issues without feeling rushed. Problem-Solving Skills: I help clients identify solutions and strategies to overcome their challenges. Encouraging Growth: I motivate clients to explore their potential and make positive changes in their lives. Communication Skills: I articulate ideas clearly and effectively, making complex concepts understandable for my clients.
CBT is based on several core principles, including: Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking. Psychological problems are based, in part, on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior. People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, that incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems. In the most basic sense, SFBT is a hope-friendly, positive emotion eliciting, future-oriented vehicle for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change.
A Certified Trauma Professional has experience in treatment of shock trauma, developmental trauma, relational trauma, and complex PTSD. Depression, anxiety, self-harm, attachment difficulties, and addictive compulsive behaviors are some of the many ways that trauma may manifest in the individual. Specially qualified professionals can help you to move beyond your trauma into a life that feels more balanced and increases your capacity for experiences of joy and aliveness.