Stephano Joseph
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family-systems methods like structural, strategic, and multi-systemic family therapy, fit to how each client or family actually works. For kids and parents, I also draw on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Parent Management Training. Sessions are collaborative and practical: we name the patterns keeping anxiety, depression, or conflict in place, build concrete coping and communication skills, and track what is actually changing from one week to the next. Your first session is about understanding your story so far, whether that is anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, bipolar disorder, substance use, or family conflict. From there we build a clear plan together. I see clients of every age, from young children and their families through adults and seniors, in English or Haitian Creole.
First session
Your first session is about understanding your story so far, whether that is anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, bipolar disorder, substance use, or family conflict. From there we build a clear plan together. I see clients of every age, from young children and their families through adults and seniors.
Strengths
My approach is collaborative, consisting of actively listening while holding a safe space for you to feel secured in our relationship. As we better understand what your goals are, we'll create a plan with intentional tasks in order to address identified problems. Your actions create the greatest shifts. You will get pushed into self-reflection in order to acknowledge your blind spots, "stuck-point" & most importantly your inherit strengths. Teaching moments & bilateral feedback will provide opportunities for us to engage in deep dialogue about the various facets that makes you -you while progressively drawing out the loving self-image that reflects the best version of you in mind, body & spirit. The key is learning to be vulnerable whether your seeking to address deep-rooted issues, learning to cope, beginning your healing journey or just need someone to listen; I'll be your co-pilot supporting you on that path & exploration.
Ideal clients
There's a unique set of challenges in every life stage which can often present it's own type crisis. From children to elders there are differences and similarities. I've worked with all ages understanding each developmental stage of life and it's own set of issues; my clients are my greatest teachers. My client would want to approach therapy with an open mind, collaborating with me expressing a readiness for change; ready to work.