Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southeast Michigan. I have been in the field for 9 years and received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have experience working with anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, PTSD, personality disorders, substance use disorders, interpersonal relationship issues and more. I utilize CBT and mindfulness techniques such as meditation and behavioral activation to help guide you through life's many challenges and develop healthy coping skills.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, we will have a brief introduction and then get into what brings you into therapy. We will be working on your bio-psycho-social assessment where we will be talking about your mental health history as well as many other historical facts that will help me better understand where you are coming from. This session will provide the information needed to create a custom treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I excel in building a trusting and non-judgmental environment where you will feel comfortable opening up and working through some of your most difficult situations and emotions. I have been working with adults for the past 4 years and have developed a system for helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and create a treatment plan that leads to measurable progress.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with young adults who are trying to figure out who they are, what they want out of life and the transitions of becoming an adult. Many of my clients are in the LGBTQIA+ community and may be struggling with coming out to their friends and family or seeking gender affirming care. I also have experience working with clients with ADHD and Autism who may be trying to figure out how to function in a neuro-typical world.
About Deborah Cody
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT assumes that our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors. In using this technique, I work with the individual to identify negative or distorted thinking patterns and how they impact how they feel and how they behave. We will work together to challenge those thought patterns and begin to build healthy coping patterns. By using these techniques, I help clients become more aware of their cognitive and behavioral patterns, empowering them to make lasting changes and manage mental health challenges more effectively.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Using a mindfulness approach in therapy focuses on helping clients develop the ability to pay attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental, accepting way. Mindfulness is rooted in the idea of awareness and acceptance, which allows individuals to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without being overwhelmed or reactive to them. In therapy, we will use various mindful techniques such as meditation, body scanning, mindful movement, grounding techniques and emotional regulation to help observe thoughts as they arrive without judgement.