Hello everyone. I have worked in mental health and education for 25+ years. I have worked with both men and women extensively. What I find most interesting is how different we all are. Far too often I see treatment as being described as "this method may help this person" but the reality is, is that what works for one may not work for another. Your individuality is what makes you special. Identify what you want to be may help you get there.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session we will introduce our selves. Then we will discuss limitations of confidentiality and go from there. I believe in objectivity and not being judgmental. Honesty is the foundation of getting where you want to be.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have worked with many groups. I am comfortable in most situations.
About Vernon Wiggins, LPC, LBA, BCBA
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Integrative
I utilize skills from multiple therapies in an attempt to provide the best care possible. I believe we are all different and no one treatment modality can treat everyone. I also believe that no one treatment modality can treat one person by itself. It takes a broad view to understand a person, there situation, there strengths, skills, and needs. I constantly study and persue knowledge to increase my own proficiency and effectiveness as a counselor. I humbly consider it an honor to travel with someone on their mission of self-improvement.
Eclectic
Not everyone can be treated the same. Our experiences are different from everyone else's. Being able to empathize with someone helps to understand where we are coming from but being able to identify what we actually share in terms of thinking, feeling, and experiences can be very helpful.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Being person centered can help to get the ball rolling. Treatment is about the individual and allowing the individual the space and the safety to express themselves honestly is the best way to get started.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Goal setting. Setting goals and attaining them can be beneficial. Finding small successes, and recognizing you are capable, and working your way up may be beneficial as well.
