Hello! I hope this message finds you doing well, if not, you are in the right place. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters in Social Work graduate of Simmons University in Boston, MA. (The oldest university of social work in the US.) I immigrated to the US at age 7 from Angola, Africa and grew up in Boston, MA. I speak Portuguese and English fluently. I have traveled the United States as a military wife and mother of 4 and now call Texas my home. The military community I have lived in has given me a special view of the trauma that so many live with and effectively hide beneath their mask of normalcy in this abnormal world. I specialize in trauma therapy for children ages 5 - 17 and dominantly work with this population and their families; however, as many of our maladaptive adult coping skills stem from undisclosed childhood trauma, I also treat adult survivors of childhood trauma.

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

During our first session together, we will identify you or your child's challenges and goals - where you want your life/lives to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify therapeutic options and strategies you can use to get there. Both you and your needs are unique and together we will determine the best path forward for your/your child's needs. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.

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

My experience with trauma focused therapy and my creativity in their use are my greatest strength as a provider. Each person and their individual needs are unique; therefore, my attention to the innate needs of each individual seeking my assistance in their path towards healing is ever present from the first to the last session.

About Lidia Belle