Dr. Cerenity Leavell Barker
Hi, I'm Cerenity. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and Indiana. I have been providing therapy to various client populations for the past 10 years. As a therapist, I excel in building genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients and aligning treatment planning with their motivation to complete their treatment goals. I provide a healthy balance of empathy, validation, and accountability throughout treatment. My practice approach is strengths-based, social justice-informed, and trauma-informed.
First session
In our first session together, you should expect to share why you want to begin therapy. I will also ask you questions to get to know you and your history. We will discuss your symptoms and behaviors. I will ask about your goal for therapy.
Strengths
My strengths as a provider. a) I'm great at guiding my clients to awareness of their underlying issues. Clients often come in with a surface-level issue or surface-level emotion, but what's underneath all of that? b) I don't mind asking the tough questions. c) Building awareness of feelings and processing them.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with young adults and adults. My clients may feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed. They may lack coping strategies and boundaries with themselves or others. They may avoid things that make them uncomfortable. And yet, my clients are ready to do the necessary work that leads to feeling more peace and contentment in their lives.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Integrative care combines techniques and ideas from multiple therapies to meet the client where they are. I meet the unique needs of each client and guide to completing treatment goals by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, strengths-based techniques and solution focused techniques.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care allows the client and I to create a safe environment where the client feels supported and empowered. It also creates awareness and trust.
Location
Virtual sessions