Hello, I'm Mary Walston, a licensed therapist specializing in solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, anxiety, etc. My goal is to support you in addressing your specific needs. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space where we can work together towards your personal growth and well-being. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to share them with me.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first therapy session, clients can generally expect the following: Introduction and Rapport Building: The therapist will introduce themselves, explain their approach, and create a comfortable environment. Discussion of Confidentiality: The therapist will outline confidentiality policies and explain the limits of confidentiality. Exploration of Concerns: The client will have the opportunity to discuss their reasons for seeking therapy, their current issues, and any relevant history. Setting Goals: Together, you might start to identify goals for therapy and discuss what the client hopes to achieve. Assessment: The therapist may ask questions to assess the client’s mental health, background, and any immediate needs. Outline of Therapy Process: The therapist will explain how therapy typically works, including the frequency of sessions, the general structure, and any homework or activities that might be involved. Questions and Clarifications: The client will have the chance to ask questions and clarify any concerns they might have about the therapy process.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a therapist include: Empathy: I have the ability to understand and share the feelings of your clients, helping them feel heard and validated. Active Listening: My skill in truly hearing what clients say and responding thoughtfully, which builds trust and rapport. Professional Knowledge: My expertise in various therapeutic techniques and theories that I use to address clients' needs. Communication Skills: My clarity in explaining concepts and providing feedback in a supportive and constructive manner. Adaptability: My capacity to tailor your approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Patience: My ability to support clients through their struggles at their own pace without rushing the process.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and then trust the thinking to change the behavioral outcomes. It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is grounded in a respectful stance with a focus on building rapport in the initial stages of the counseling relationship. A central concept of MI is the identification, examination, and resolution of ambivalence about changing behavior. Ambivalence, feeling two ways about behavior change, is seen as a natural part of the change process. The skillful MI practitioner is attuned to client ambivalence and “readiness for change” and thoughtfully utilizes techniques and strategies that are responsive to the client.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that analyze present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on current circumstances and future hopes.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation involves learning about and understanding mental health and wellbeing. It's similar to physical education, where you learn about how your body works, how to look after it and the impacts of different strains or stressors - but instead you apply this to the mind.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Client centered therapy, or person centered therapy, is a non-directive approach to talk therapy that requires the client to actively take the reins during each therapy session, while the therapist acts mainly as a guide or a source of support for the client.