My name is Johelly Chalas, and I am a licensed mental health counselor who is bilingual. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology from UMass and pursued a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College. Over the past ten years, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in in-home, school-based, and outpatient mental health settings. I have continued building my educational background with multiple certifications in trauma.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session is designed with a brief introduction about each other to build relationships and knowledge about the background. Continues by identifying the reason for seeking treatment. Develop a safety plan that includes natural support, coping strategies, and local crisis resources that are 24-service, review or complete PHQ9-8 or, as my other assessment completed the previous session, and identify treatment goals to achieve using our measures tool.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is the ability to communicate and build a treatment that allows clients to fully understand the process of the treatment.