Hi! I am Kwanis "Kwan" Carlos, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental well-being. I specialize in supporting clients in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve personal growth and healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session with me, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing. I’ll ask questions about what’s bringing you to therapy, your current challenges, and what you hope to achieve. This session is also an opportunity for you to share as much or as little as you’re ready to. Together, we’ll begin exploring your goals for therapy and how I can support you in reaching them. By the end of our session, you’ll have a clearer sense of what to expect moving forward, and we’ll work collaboratively to outline a plan tailored to your needs. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the journey ahead.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and understood. I approach each session with empathy, patience, and authenticity, helping clients feel comfortable opening up about their challenges. I’m skilled at meeting clients where they are, tailoring my approach to fit their unique needs and goals. Additionally, I excel at helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My focus is always on empowering clients to gain insight and take actionable steps toward their personal growth and healing.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into my practice to help clients identify, understand, and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness around the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to replace unhelpful cognitions with more constructive ones. For example, I often incorporate thought records and cognitive reframing to address issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges. I also use behavioral activation to encourage clients to re-engage in activities they find meaningful and enjoyable, helping them break the cycle of avoidance. In sessions, I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thought processes and practice skills like mindfulness, assertive communication, and emotion regulation. CBT is particularly effective in fostering self-awareness and resilience, which aligns with my goal of equipping clients with tools to navigate life's challenges independently and confidently.