I am an African American female Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Los Angeles. I have experience working with clients with issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, panic attacks, divorce, grief and loss, ODD, ADHD, Autism, sexual and physical abuse, crisis, childhood trauma, career challenges, life event changes, social skills, and self esteem. My specialty is working with adolescents and women specifically due to my professional background and personal experiences which I use to guide my practice. I am a expert in helping adolescents navigate the difficulties and challenges that come with transitioning into adulthood such as: identity formation, sexuality, family issues, peer pressure, and developing short and long term career goals. As a woman of color, I also have a special ability to connect, guide and support women struggling with various interpersonal and intrapersonal issues i.e self esteem, termination of a relationship, communication skills, career changes, sexism, intimate partner conflict or life’s obstacles due to systemic racism that may affect them in various aspects of their daily lives. My approach to therapy combines Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic/Person Centered counseling with a socially/ culturally competent and Trauma -Informed lens to help the client not only recognize their strengths, but also utilize existing support systems, develop new coping skills, effectively respond to crisis and empower the client/family/couple to recognize the solution to their problem already exist inside themselves. I am also a EMDR trained clinician. My personal mantra in counseling is “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~Norman Vincent Peale. I look forward to working with you
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
When working with me it will feel like talking to an "old friend". I like to create a relaxing, inviting atmosphere so that my client feels comfortable being their true authentic self in therapy without judgement
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I would describe my strength is the ability to be gentle, personable and intuitive. I have the "it" factor that makes a great therapist that some therapists have but quite a lot don't.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This a modality I use to help clients navigate challenges and obstacles by practicing radical acceptance
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This is a modality I use to help clients change their thinking patterns and response to situations to address anxiety and depression
EMDR
This is a modality I use to help clients resolve trauma (childhood trauma, sexual trauma, recent traumatic event)
Humanistic
This is a modality I use to help clients utilize strengths approach to their presenting problem
Existential
This is a modality I use to help clients struggling with their identity, feeling lost and identifying purpose in their lives
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