Chandra Dockery
Seasoned, compassionate, and dedicated professional equipped with broad based experience in counseling, case management, and psychotherapy. Offer exemplary case management skills along with expertise in diagnosis and treatment of emotional disturbances and mental health disorders. Demonstrate effectiveness in working with multidisciplinary teams and other health professionals, including social workers, psychologists, therapists, and student interns. Possess articulate communication skills in English. It is my experience that my clients know themselves better than anyone. They are their own (and my) best resource when it comes to treatment. I see therapy as a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. A good therapeutic relationship includes trust, authenticity, freedom and positive outcomes.
There's a common misconception that people who go to therapy are "crazy," when in fact, most therapy clients are ordinary people struggling with common, everyday issues.
First session
People pursue counseling and therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may enter therapy to address major life changes, such as divorce, and others may seek help in managing mental health conditions, like depression. There's a common misconception that people who go to therapy are "crazy," when in fact, most therapy clients are ordinary people struggling with common, everyday issues. Many people seek counseling because they have identified specific goals or issues that they wish to work on. My clients can expect me to promote self-actualization, empower self-growth, improve relationships, and reduce emotional suffering.
Strengths
My biggest areas of strength are patience, confidence, non judgemental, observant, respectful, and empathetic. I accept my clients, communicate with them, listen, and build rapport. I am trustworthy and maintain confidentiality.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I choose to use CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) with most clients. Many times people are searching for brief goal oriented therapy. CBT reduces negative unhelpful thoughts.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IllinoisLicense 180006574