6 years of experience
Hello and thank you for your stopping by my profile. My name is Chase, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If you decide to see me for therapy, I will be talking to you more about who you are and what is important to you. So, it only seems fair to tell you a bit about me. I am married and have 2 dogs and four cats. I have played guitar since I was 12 and music is my passion and a big coping skill of mine. As far as musical taste, I really enjoy country, but also like metal and rock. I became a therapist because I experience many of the things my patients do including anxiety, depression, and grief. I have learned cope with these in my own life and now it is my mission to help others do the same.
I like to take first sessions to not only work on identifying your goals and what obstacles you feel are in the way of them, but also to build a good client-therapist relationship. Talking to someone that you just met about your most personal feelings and issues is a vulnerable and challenging experience. So I feel it is very important to build trust and connection in the first few sessions to make this easier and more comfortable for you.
I feel one of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to be calming and comforting. Several patients have told me that I have a soothing approach that puts them at ease. I also feel I am good at helping others feel understood and validated, which to me is one the most important aspects of therapy.
I enjoying working with people from all walks of life. Whether you are college student struggling to manage the stress of school, or a father trying to overcome drugs and alcohol, I am here to help you overcome your obstacles and achieve your personal goals.
I have worked with clients using this approach for many years helping them identify negative thought patterns and processes that lead to depression, anxiety, and negative coping with life stressors.
I find this approach helpful to overcome ambivalence when someone wants to make a positive change in their life. This is greatly beneficial in changing negative habits, overcoming addiction, or finding motivation to work towards important goals.