I am Wes Hardcastle-Orr a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of California. I have lived in many states and several countries overseas in my work with active-duty personnel and veterans. I practice a type of CBT called Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This therapy works well for a broad range of problems and difficulties. Common issues I work with include Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders and Work or Personal Stress and much more.
In our first session we will get to know each other, and I will offer you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about therapy or my practice. We will complete a Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment that will allow me to get to know you better and to possibly see if you meet any criteria for a diagnosis so your insurance can cover your care.
I have worked in Mental Health (MH) and in providing quality care for over 20 years. I believe myself to have a strong knowledge base in Therapy and MH issues and difficulties. The CBT I practice works well with a variety of issues and problems. I am very successful in assisting others in their learning about unhealthy or stuck thoughts and emotions and how to learn how to change these. I also have a broad range of life experiences that helps me to work with and to empathize with the difficulties and problems my clients have experienced.
I have an advanced training in Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RE-CBT) which I use to help persons with a variety of problems and difficulties including mood, stress, interpersonal relationships, work issues and substance use disorders.