Thank you so much for visiting my profile. I'm so happy that you're reaching out for help. I am also excited for you, and delighted that you're taking a courageous first step in bringing your issues here to the platform. I have a 20+ year background in providing counseling and psychotherapy services to integrated behavioral health patients of all ages, from the chronically mentally ill, those with self-esteem problems, relationship problems, spirituality concerns, identity issues, those who suffer from terminal medical illnesses, in addition to those battling severe chemical dependency problems. I also have experience in providing therapy for inmates as well, and I'm currently attending medical courses to develop learning along the the biochemical spectrum of clinical disorders for future psychiatric practice. I am a strategic and very practical therapist who truly believes in meeting my clients where they are. I also believe that a competent therapist is able to understand their clients' personal orientations, and arrange a set of therapies they can apply in order to best reach the client, and help them understand how to use therapeutic principles for healing purposes.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Overall, I am a non-traditional, unconventional therapist, and simply believe in meeting my clients where they are. I truly believe that a competent therapist is able to understand their clients' personal orientations and arrange a set of therapies they can apply in order to best reach the clients and help them understand how to use therapeutic principles for healing. The very first session is either a general consultation or friendly orientation, the second session usually consists of me conducting a biopsychosocial assessment workup for the client, and afterwards, other sessions are traditional therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have a depth of both natural and spiritual wisdom reaching far beyond my years. I understand the depth and breadth of what it takes to enhance one's self-esteem, thrive in relationships, and recover from any ailment that besets you. I know that individuals have various learning styles, and I am able to competently accommodate a combination of learning styles. I have a strong understanding of the principles of recovery and discovery of purpose in life. My mission is to help you acquire the largest possible return on your investment.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I see that you are having trouble with your self-esteem. I recognize that you may come from a long line of family or childhood trauma. I understand that you may have made some unproductive decisions along your journey. I know that you aim to be a better person altogether - for yourself, for your family, and for the world. Allow me to help you reach deep within and bring this new and improved person into being. I am you and you are me during the session, and by us working together, the sky and beyond become the new limit!
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6013 Wesley Grove Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544, 207-208, Office #2, building 2Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Gestalt
I use this method to treat clients who have experienced a great deal of trauma and now have difficulty having tough conversations with particular others as a result of their experience with trauma. The method used is the Empty Chair Technique, in which I sit an empty chair in front of the client and allow them to express whatever it is they feel the need to express to the imagined person sitting in the chair before them. This is usually a very therapeutic transformative experience, and Clients are typically amazed at the results of using the technique.