LCSW, 15 years of experience
New to Grow
I am Tina Powell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a dedicated and passionate provider with 15 years' experience. You are the most knowledgeable person and the author of your life story. I am here to assist and guide you in finding solutions and increasing coping for reducing anxiety, managing stress, depression and life changes so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. I hope to work with you to assist in navigating struggles of everyday life or past experiences that prevent you from moving towards your goals. During our session you can expect compassion, empathy, the use of evidence-based therapy techniques and a safe space to work together to find the solutions and resources to enable you to increase well-being, achieve your goals, and increase balance. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, I work with a diverse population. I have worked as a Mental health clinician and provided expertise in individual and family therapy with extensive work with adults and the aging population. I have worked in hospitals with children and adults in crisis, trauma and stressful life situations. I have worked in Behavioral health programs and in schools including alternative schools.
During our First session we will introduce ourselves, ask and answer questions to get to know each other in order to work towards your goals and expectations. You can expect compassion, empathy and a safe space to work together to increase well-being, healing and balance.
My greatest strengths are listening with compassion, empathy and no judgement, with an open mind while providing guidance. I have a passion to assist others and the ability to think creatively and explore new ideas in order to assist you achieve your goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect and care.
Clients striving to change those thoughts and behaviors that they no longer want or need in their life. A change could make a difference to move towards their goals, different healthier choices, improve thought process, or increase wellbeing. " One step, one moment and one day at a time."
I use Cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients in increasing positive coping and to help identify unhealthy thoughts, behaviors and feelings. We will work together to improve your wellbeing, functioning and I am here to assist you in developing healthier thinking patterns and increase problem solving. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
I use Mindfulness to help clients be aware of what they are feeling and learn how to be present in the moment without interpretation or judgement. It is a practice of meditation and breathing techniques that decrease anxiety and increase relaxation and wellbeing. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
I use motivational interviewing to assist clients strengthen motivation for change. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
I use a strength-based therapy to focus on your strengths, talents and resources. I collaborate with you to encourage hope, empowerment and growth for you to make change even in tough situations. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
I use grief therapy to guide clients through the stages of loss of a loved one at your own pace. I have 15 years' experience using this method.