Hello, my name is Tenacity and I go by Tess. I offer therapy services in English and Spanish to adolescent and adult populations suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity issues, relationship problems, and a wide range of other mental health needs. I am client-centered and strengths-based in my approach, working with you to discover and use your strengths to find the healthy coping skills you need to thrive. I have extensive experience in art, CBT, and mindfulness practices, and often use and encourage movement and outdoor therapeutic techniques to bring you closer to your best self. Hola, mi nombre es Tenacity y me llamo Tess. Ofrezco servicios de terapia en inglés y español. Proporciono apoyo a poblaciones de adolescentes y adultos que sufren de trauma, ansiedad, depresión, ideación suicida, cuestiones de identidad, problemas de relación y una amplia gama de otras necesidades de salud mental. Estoy centrado en el cliente y basado en las fortalezas en mi enfoque, trabajando con usted para descubrir y utilizar sus fortalezas para encontrar las habilidades de afrontamiento saludables que necesita para prosperar. Tengo una amplia experiencia en arte, TCC y prácticas de atención plena, y a menudo utilizo y animo el movimiento y técnicas terapéuticas al aire libre para acercarte a lo mejor de ti mismo.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Therapy starts with a strong relationship, and having lived around the world in upwards of a 150 communities in 3 different languages, I’m well-versed in connecting with all walks of life. I care about hearing from you in what you see as the source of your distress, and will be available and present for you as we navigate your way towards better functioning and a more-fulfilling mindset. La terapia comienza con una relación sólida, y habiendo vivido alrededor del mundo en más de 150 comunidades en 3 idiomas diferentes, estoy bien versado en conectarme con todos los ámbitos de la vida. Me interesa escuchar de usted sobre lo que usted ve como la fuente de su angustia, y estaré disponible y presente para usted mientras navegamos hacia un mejor funcionamiento.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize trauma-informed and client-centered treatment methods employing my experience from serving hundreds of high needs clients, couples and families, to empathize with and empower you. I am well-versed in existentialism, narrative techniques, mindfulness, art, Cognitive-Behavioral, and movement-based interventions to best support you. Utilizo métodos de tratamiento centrados en el cliente y informados sobre el trauma, empleando mi experiencia de atender a cientos de clientes, parejas y familias con grandes necesidades para empatizar con usted y empoderarlo. Estoy bien versado en existencialismo, técnicas narrativas, atención plena, arte, Cognitivo-Conductual e intervenciones basadas en el movimiento para apoyarlo mejor
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths are my experiences and my enthusiasm for learning from them. I come from rural Virginia, and have lived in over 150 communities around the world including spending 5 years in 8 countries in Latin America. I am avid dancer, artist, runner, outdoor enthusiast, reader and yoga practitioner. I believe that in order to be your best therapist, it is an essential part of my services for me to continue to work on the best me that I can offer, including welcoming your insights and feedback. Therapy is a precious moment where your honesty and true self are always welcomed in a nonjudgmental setting. Also, if appropriate, a little humor doesn’t hurt either.