Elaine Suprano
Hello and welcome. I am glad that you reached out. We can work together on managing your challenging emotions discovering your strengths. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in behavioral health and substance abuse or almost a decade. My most common therapy practices are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness, Solution focused and Exposure and response prevention therapy. I also work with substance abuse/addiction.
First session
We will explore issues difficulties and where you want to start. We can challenge negative emotions and thought processes that have been holding you back. We can explore new coping skills, work on improving mood and begin the journey for lasting change.
Strengths
I have been working in the social work field for over 20 years and since 2010 with my masters degree. I have worked in various fields of treatment including rural mental health, residential day programs with chronically mentally ill, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse. I will work with you to make the changes you want and identify tools to improve your life.
Ideal clients
I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment. Treatment always tailored to meet your needs and what you feel comfortable with. If you want to work collaboratively to explore changes and find solutions in a safe space, I am here to help
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is used for Identifying and challenging cognitive distortions, increase engagement in rewarding or meaningful activities and reduce avoidance, and cognitive restructuring working collaboratively to find which tool works best for you and improves your overall mood and reduces anxiety.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I work with the client to find the right tool and through psychoeducation and how to implement the tools into daily life. Can greatly aid in reducing anxiety symptoms and improve overall quality of life. Tools to work on staying in the present moment via grounding and breathing exercises
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Work on identifying issues and steps towards making progress towards resolution. Turn broad goals into achievable small step planning, identify barriers and ways to overcome them. Strength affirmation, reframing and reinforcement of effort techniques to work through issues and crisis situations
Motivational Interviewing
Used to enhance motivation resolve ambivalence and make meaningful change. Work to find a ground zero were you are willing to start and then work towards that change. Offer nonjudgmental enrolment to explore meaningful change.
Location
Virtual sessions