Hi! I am a KY and IN LCSW and have been serving in the mental health field for over 13 years. Too many people feel judged and criticized, or hopeless regarding what they consider repeated failures. Through mutual trust and in a judgement-free zone I want to instill hope and confidence in people, putting them back in control of their lives and emotions. I want to guide and cheer people on as they achieve their maximum potential. I want people to build a life worth living AND loving. Let’s get started!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We will spend the first few sessions getting to know each other, discussing what brings you to counseling, and identify some initial goals you have in mind. It's a space where you can share as much or as little as you like, at your own pace. These sessions are all about understanding your needs and starting to build a supportive and trusting relationship.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am dedicated to providing a client-centered approach in every session, and bring 13 years of experience and knowledge with me. My focus is on creating a compassionate, trustworthy, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe and comfortable. I believe in the importance of truly understanding and supporting each individual, ensuring that your needs and concerns are always at the forefront of our work together.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am passionate about mental health challenges and have experience assisting with/treating: depression, anxiety, and mood instability, self-harm and suicidality, overcoming difficult childhoods, addiction, difficulty regulating emotions, anger management issues, getting caught in crisis cycles. Life also throws challenges at us often! Parenting (I specialize in foster/adoptive support), relationship conflicts, life transitions, and getting so caught in survival mode that we lose our ability to prioritize our own self-care, health and wellness... These are common experiences I would love to tackle with you.
About Savannah Sooter
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In individual counseling, CBT focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sometimes, our thoughts can get a bit out of whack, leading to negative feelings and actions. CBT helps you identify these unhelpful thoughts and teaches you how to challenge and change them.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT was originally developed to help people with intense emotional experiences, especially those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Over time, it's been found useful for a variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The heart of DBT is finding a balance between two seemingly opposite things: acceptance and change. Together, we will focus on four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care in individual counseling is all about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for people who have experienced trauma. It’s a compassionate approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on a person's life and ensures that the counseling process is sensitive to these experiences. It prioritizes physical and emotional safety, building mutual trust, empowerment by focusing on your strengths and resilience, understanding trauma's impact, and collaborating with you (the expert of your own life) in working together to find the best path forward.