LCSW, 20 years of experience
Welcome to Grow Therapy My name is Tania Fernandez I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience. I received my Masters from Barry University and have been practicing ever since. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, 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.
My counseling style is empathetic, and client centered. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect but most importantly I pride myself on demonstrating compassion and sensitivity to the needs of others.
I have worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds and concerns including, chronic illness, stress management, depression, anxiety , and coping with life changes. I also have extensive experience working with people with Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease.
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past 10 years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
I've been using ACT therapy for the past 10 years. It's helped my clients change their relationship with their thoughts and feelings. We will use ACT to learn to accept your thoughts and feelings, embrace the present and live by your values.
Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that I've been using for some time to help clients resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities. I assist them in finding their internal motivations to help change their behaviors.
I've been using Mind-Body therapy for some time now with my clients. Interventions focus on calming your mind, improving focus, enhancing decision-making capacity, resolving conflict and managing stress.