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Hello, my Friend! I would like to share with you a little about me as the following sessions will be all about you! I am middle age. Too old to judge and still young enough that I still care. My first name is Lyda (lie-da). It is old IRISH. Although I have been known to answer to a few names. The players on my team are: 4 snakes (three ball python and one hog nose 3 guinea pigs 1 bearded dragon 1 turtle 2 doggies 1 husband An adult son A minor daughter Our family, we are what maybe thought of as dysfunctional. Nobody gets hurt. We make it work and are happy. "If it is not broken.....". I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned a Master's in Social Work at University of Pittsburgh. The e
The first session you can expect: Lots of talking about you Lots of talking about your concerns Discussion on possible resolutions and making a plan that will make you more successful Discussion about possibilities in treatment modalities ex /Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What I am goodllp Good listener Straight forward without being punitive or judgmental Encourage the use of critical thinking and coping for success Patient while the client is seeing what is best for you Awesome with metaphors Adapts as needed
I have had experience with many different groups and individuals: Families, divorce, co-parenting, self- injury, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, and others. I have completed 20 years addressing Mental Health and Behavioral Treatment needs, giving me much experience to the mapply what I was taught. Just know when there is a question, and I do not have an answer. I will work very hard to obtain an answer to your inquiry! Thank you for taking a peek! I hope to hear from you soon.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT allows the client to learn concepts and tools that the client may use in their daily life in order to challenge the concern that is interruptingdail life