LISW, 6 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Social worker who has been working in this field for over 5 years. I have a passion to support children and teens from ages eight - Twenty through the process of growing and learning their identity. I have worked in schools, homes, and community helping children, families and others build a safe place for emotional safety.
The first session would be the initial assessment where I would ask you questions about yourself or child. I would ask questions about ones background, reason for needing support, and about current symptoms that are causing distress. Also you could ask an questions that you have related to therapy and how you would be supported.
I am extremely Holistic and client-centered in my treatment methods. I prioritizes the well-being of the whole person, which includes physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. I focused on treating each clients unique experiences and perspectives, rather than just focusing on the individuals diagnosis . I empower The client to take a active role in their treatment to be able to reach their goals.
I support children through transition from as simple as new emotions to as complex as extensive trauma experience. I meet my clients where they are at and support them with interventions that fit them as Individuals. I provide a safe space for kids to process and become comfortable with who they are. I collaborate with children and all their support systems such as their caregivers, case mangers, teachers, etc. To properly view the child life as a whole and help them meet their goals. I provide a safe space for children to process and learn new skills to become who they want to be. I have worked with children and teens for five years and have been able to develop many skills to connect, guide, and support kids as well as their families. I have helped many families develop healthy dynamics and be able to communicate effectively.
I have been using DBT for about three years with clients that are struggling with advanced negative emotions and on going issues with relationships. I use it throughout treatment to help build tangible Skills to help manage symptoms.
I have been using this form of therapy for about five years and I use it to help clients change there though processes to be able to create change in their behaviors.
I use this form of therapy to help client who are struggling with on going negative thoughts and emotions toward themselves. Use this form of therapy to help individuals build self-compassion and kindness to combat self-criticism and shame.
I have supported many through the grief process. I help processes emotions around grief, build understanding around grieving, and build coping skills.
I have used TF- CBT to help multiple clients process past trauma experiences. I support clients and parents through sharing psychoeducation about trauma and it effects. Providing Safety planning when needed and helping create a safe environment for healing and managing triggers. Support clients through creating Trauma Narrative to help the process of disclosing and processing the trauma experience. I help the client build Skills to manage stress and emotional regulation.