Hello and welcome! I ACCEPT MANY INSURANCES IN CONNECTICUT & NY! ✨️ You're in the right place!✨️ As a licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, my passion and purpose are to help empower and provide my clients with tools they can rely on to make holistic changes in their lives especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, and everyday life issues! I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work with a Minor in Media, Communications, and Technology. I have been practicing for 10 years. I have tremendous background and experience working in different healthcare settings from inpatient psychiatry, and outpatient behavioral health clinics to working as a clinician in the emergency department. I help clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and life issues learn ways to address these thoughts and feelings by implementing action steps to take to alleviate these symptoms to create lasting changes in their lives. My approach is very laid back however offers evidence-based and practical ways for improvement, maintenance, and solutions for change.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will introduce ourselves to each other. I will learn about the challenges you are currently facing and create an individualized care plan/ treatment plan with you. We will then discuss the format for our follow-up sessions to work together in achieving your identified goal(s).
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with clients from all different backgrounds and cultures for the past 10 years with different mental health, wellness, and life issues, I have a wide array of knowledge and experience. I am an active listener who asks clarifying questions when needed so that a tailored care plan can be made for you that will bring out your strengths in improving your circumstances and helping you to achieve your goal(s). My clients love to work with me as they say it's great having someone who understands and makes them feel comfortable and be heard without judgment.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT Techniques to help my clients reduce negative symptoms associated when dealing with depressive and anxious feelings as well as teach positive/ coping tools clients can use to improve their thoughts and feelings in making changes in their lives that is positive and fulfilling.
Strength-Based
I focus on my clients' strength(s) as an empowerment tool that in my experience often guides how one approaches a problem(s) and finds a solution(s).
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing techniques and skills to bring to light issues clients are dealing with which ultimately allows the clients to be aware of their situation, and accept and feel motivated to work toward making changes based on their individual goal(s).
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution Focused Brief Treatment to help with the "here and now" issue clients are dealing with and how we can work toward solving the immediate issue and make plans for a hopeful future.
Psychoeducation
Throughout our therapy sessions, I teach and educate as needed with my clients and ensure that my clients have an understanding with clarity on how to approach dealing with challenges, negative symptoms, thoughts and feelings, and the next steps (actions) in making changes.