My professional focal points include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with a person-centered approach. My therapy style is one that assists clients in becoming their own agents of change. I use a down-to-earth humanistic approach, which focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment for authentic self-expression. I blend these approaches to fit the individual needs of the client. I work from the “here and now” perspective to assist clients with building coping strategies and engaging in mindfulness activities to alleviate their concerns that motivated them to come to therapy.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session I usually move straight into identifying and beginning to plan around the presenting concern. I encourage clients to ask me as many questions as they would like to create a space of comfortability and trust.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I feel like i am a very flexible and patient person; however, I am straightforward and will tell things like they are. I think that is a strength of mine,

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Clients who are curious are the clients that i work well with. They don't need to know what they want but they need to have a desire to question what hasn't been working in their lives.

About Halima Brown Manzanera