Chris Rodriguez
I am a passionate and dedicated individual known for my open-mindedness, honesty, and attentive ear. I believe that empathy, understanding, and a genuine caring spirit must be present in every interaction that I have with individuals. I also bring a unique blend of sincerity and insight into every session that I have with my clients. As an open-minded individual, I embrace diversity and value differing perspectives in my clients. I believe that everyone has positive qualities that will help them succeed in life once they can identify, focus, and build on these qualities. My job is to create a trusting, inclusive, open environment where my clients can work on becoming the best version of themselves possible.
Evidence-Based Care for Anxiety, Mood, and Long-Term Mental Wellness. Healing isn't a one-size-fits-all process, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
** Please note that at this time, we do not prescribe controlled substances, benzodiazepines, or stimulants **
First session
I will work with you to highlight your strengths, instill positivity within your life, offer support and encouragement, and provide constructive feedback when needed.
Strengths
I feel that my greatest strengths as a provider are that I am a passionate and dedicated individual known for my open-mindedness, honesty, and attentive ear. I believe that empathy, understanding, and a genuine caring spirit must be present in every interaction that I have with individuals. I also bring a unique blend of sincerity and insight into every session that I have with my clients.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to work on becoming the best version of themselves possible.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a guiding style of communication that sits between following (good listening) and directing (giving information and advice). It is designed to empower people to change by drawing out their own meaning, importance, and capacity for change. Motivational interviewing is based on a respectful and curious way of being with people that facilitates the natural process of change and honors client autonomy. It is important to note that motivational interviewing requires the clinician to engage with the client as an equal partner and refrain from unsolicited advice, confronting, instructing, directing, or warning. It is not a way to “get people to change” or a set of techniques to impose on the conversation.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications. CBT is based on several core principles, including: - Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking. - Psychological problems are based, in part, on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior. - People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives. CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns. These strategies might include: - Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. - Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others. - Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations. - Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities. CBT treatment also usually involves efforts to change behavioral patterns. These strategies might include: - Facing one’s fears instead of avoiding them. - Using role playing to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others. - Learning to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions900 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78209, Suite D-215
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- TexasLicense AP130890