Loucrecia Elmore
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. I have worked with a diverse group of individuals, ranging from children to adolescents to young adults to adults.
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
I specialize in emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, self-esteem & confidence, and career difficulties. I am passionate about the power of therapy and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and families. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am committed to providing a compassionate, non-judgmental care towards your journey.
First session
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions then work together to address your thoughts around the therapeutic process, your expectations, your current challenges, and create a plan for moving forward.
Strengths
The ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, ranging from children to adolescents to young adults to adults, I've displayed a compassionate, non-judgmental approach while addressing their current challenges and supporting them on their journey towards healing and growth.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with individuals who are facing life transitions and stressors. These individuals are eager to learn the strategies necessary to navigate these varying life transitions.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered counseling approach aimed at eliciting and strengthening an individual's motivation for change. It's particularly effective in addressing behaviors that people may feel ambivalent about changing, such as addictive behaviors, unhealthy habits, or resistance to therapy. While working with individuals and using this approach, I've adopted a supportive, non-confrontational style, helping the individual explore their own motivations, values, and goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective approach for managing anxiety and stress. It's all about understanding the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how they can feed into each other in a cycle. I've worked with individuals on identifying and challenging their negative thought patterns, breaking the cycle and developing healthier ways of thinking and coping. This might include relaxation techniques, problem-solving skills, or assertiveness training, depending on your individual needs.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is more present and future-focused. It emphasizes identifying solutions rather than dwelling on problems. In SFBT, I've worked with individuals on identifying their strengths, resources, and previous successes, using them as a foundation for building solutions to their current challenges.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1211 Tech Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, #114
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- FloridaLicense SW22942