Hello, my name is Takiyah Thomas Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC based in Florida with 4 years of experience. I want to start affirming you by saying "You are improving your mental health symptoms every day." I'm stating this because you made the healthy choice to seek therapy. As your therapist I will always be on the lookout for strengths and empowering tools that I can use to keep you motivated to stay the course. Why? Because many times our maladaptive responses to our mental health symptoms form habits that require motivation and practice to unlearn. I will be there every step of the way to encourage you to keep moving forward. You got this, but it's nice to have your own personal cheerleader encouraging you and believing in you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, you can expect to spend one hour with a therapist who wants to hear your story. As I will want to know what treatment approach works best for you. I will need to understand the problems and concerns you are facing. Expect a series of open-ended questions, that feels less like completing an assessment, but more informally. This is your chance to tell your story without anyone giving their opinions or judging your thoughts. I know some people feel leery meeting a therapist for the first time, but the goal is to rapport build so we can begin the journey to freedom.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths based on 4 years of experience, is the ability to not only listen to the words my clients speak, but also hear what is not being said in order to see the bigger picture of their experiences and to better help them. I also maintain a humble approach and will always encourage my clients to communicate their needs in therapy. I empower myself by practicing assertive communication and encourage my clients to do the same. Once rapport is established, transparency will be an essential ingredient for optimal progress.
About Takiyah Thomas
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
Psychodynamic
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