Hi i'm a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland. I earned my master's degree at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. And i've been practicing almost thirty five years. I've worked in the mental health industry at many levels, including outpatient care , inpatient care and intensive outpatient care. I begin with the client's goals, building a therapeutic relationship and helping them ghrow and resolve concerns as quickly as possible.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I think the most important result of a first session is for the client to walk away and say I want to continue talking to this counselor and i'm excited to get going.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having working the field almost thirty five years I believe my greatest strength my experience. I've helped probably thousands of people and have been exposed to such a wide range Off concerns and personalities I know I can help most clients and I have the humility to seek out a specialist for those who present with an issue I don't have experience and/or training with, so that they client is served most efficiently and effectively.
About Barb Elgin
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I was trained in this method back in the1990s when it came into use, and it is a valuable way of applying positive psychology and a solution focus to your life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The so called gold standard, Of course I include c b t with my clients when it is appropriate. Helping you understand your automatic thoughts is one way to help you feel better. These are normal and had survival value at some point. However, in today's world, it's important to challenge them at times because they are reactive and biased.
Eclectic
I am very good at mixing therapies and use what works. I tailor treatment to the client not the other way around. Trained as a social worker. I understand that people exist not in a vacuum but an environments.
Gottman method
I know a lot about gotman's work. Research and how to apply it to help you improve your relationships.