I am a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for advocacy and a commitment to promoting both physical and mental wellness. With a warm and compassionate demeanor, I strive to create a supportive space for individuals on their journey toward healing. With an extensive 10 years of experience, I specialize in working with clients who carry complex trauma narratives. My professional expertise extends to Trauma & Resilience, as I hold a certification that reflects my commitment to providing specialized care for those navigating challenging experiences. I am known for my understanding nature and unwavering support, and I am dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve a greater sense of overall well-being.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, you can expect an introduction and an overview of the therapy process. Following, I will invite you to share your reasons for seeking therapy and any specific concerns or challenges you are facing. This may involve discussing symptoms, life events, relationship issues, or other areas of distress. I will work to establish a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship with you. I will encourage you to ask questions and express any concerns you may have about the therapy process. At the end of the session, we will discuss next steps, including scheduling future sessions, the development of your treatment plan, and beginning to implement therapeutic interventions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I possess a strong capacity for empathy and compassion, allowing me to deeply understand and connect with my clients' experiences, emotions, and struggles. I am skilled in active listening techniques, which enables me to attentively hear and understand my clients' concerns, emotions, and perspectives. This also allows me to provide clients with the validation and support they need to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and expertise in various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and more. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where clients are active participants in their treatment journey. I am committed to cultural competence and diversity-informed practice, ensuring that I provide culturally sensitive and responsive care to clients from diverse backgrounds. I am adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges, setbacks, and unexpected developments in therapy. I approach each client with openness and flexibility, adjusting my approach as needed to meet their evolving needs and goals.
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2125 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, USA, 275Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize this treatment method in practice to gain an understanding of a client's presenting issues, symptoms, and goals for therapy. During the course of treatment, I assist clients with becoming aware of their automatic thoughts, challenging and reframing their cognitive distortions, encouraging engagement in new behaviors or activities, and teaching specific coping strategies and skills to manage distressing emotions and behaviors.
Trauma-Focused CBT
When utilizing trauma-focused CBT, I work to establish a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where a client feels comfortable discussing their experiences and emotions. I assist a client in constructing a trauma narrative, a detailed account of the traumatic event(s) and associated thoughts, feelings, and sensations. I help a client to identify and challenge maladaptive beliefs and cognitive distortions related to their trauma. A client is taught coping skills for managing trauma-related distress and solving problems effectively.
Motivational Interviewing
When implementing motivational interviewing techniques, I assess a client's readiness and motivation to change. I explore a client's goals, values, strengths, and areas of concern. I utilize active listening and empathy to understand a client's perspective without judgment. I affirm a client's strengths, resources, and past successes to bolster their confidence in their ability to change. The goal is to effectively support a client in clarifying their goals, resolving ambivalence, and making meaningful changes aligned with their values and aspirations.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I utilize this treatment method in practice to empower clients to identify and implement effective solutions to their challenges, leading to positive change and improved well-being. SFBT emphasizes a client's strengths, resilience, and capacity for change, fostering a sense of hope and agency in the therapeutic process. Exploration, collaboration, and goal setting are primarily utilized in helping to build on a client's strengths and move them closer to their desired outcomes.
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