My name is Dr. Mercy Mwangi a Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC) in Arizona State. I have a Doctorate Degree in behavioral health from Grand Canyon University in Arizona and a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University, WV. I have worked as a mental health provider in different capacities in government, private agencies and in private practice for the past 13years.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, discuss the specific challenges and concerns about your visit. This will equip us with information to create a personalized treatment plan with your goals and objectives of treatment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Working with patients for over a decade, creating a positive working relationship or rapport, where the patient feels safe and comfortable to open up is my utmost goal. The following are some of my greatest strengths that I apply during therapy; 1. Good listener 2. Non-judgmental 3. Empathy 4. Patience 5. Unconditional positive regard of my patients
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a treatment model that focuses on cognitions(thoughts) patterns that may affect feelings and actions/ behaviors due to various events or situations experienced in life. It is a type of therapy that helps people identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that are harmful or ineffective. It aims at helping people develop new coping strategies. CBT can be useful for treating many different issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, and eating disorders. It can also help with emotional trauma, dealing with grief and loss, managing physical symptoms of a chronic illness, or coping with the stressful circumstances of daily life.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling, also known as marriage counseling, is a type of counseling for intimate partners. It addresses conflicts between the partners, is often short-term, and focuses on specific problems. Other goals of couples counseling is improving communication, interactions, conflict resolution strategies and strengthening relationships.
Gottman method
This is an Interventions designed to help couples strengthen their relationships in three primary areas: friendship, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning. Couples learn to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions and to repair past hurts. Interventions designed to increase closeness and intimacy are used to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection, and create changes which enhances the couples' shared goals.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps people focus on the present moment. It uses techniques such as breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. It aims to help people become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, and situations, and to reduce automatic responses. Learn more: