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Kerry McGuire, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Kerry McGuire

Kerry McGuire

LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual

I am a dedicated mental health professional specializing in a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. I work with individuals seeking support for issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and personality disorders. My goal is to provide a compassionate and evidence-based approach that fosters healing, growth, and resilience, empowering you to overcome challenges and create a more fulfilling and balanced life.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In your first session, you can expect to discuss your current challenges and goals, allowing us to gain a clear understanding of your needs and concerns. We’ll explore your background and any relevant experiences to tailor our approach effectively. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the process and for us to establish a collaborative, trusting relationship to guide our work together.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My strengths as a provider include a deep understanding of diverse therapeutic approaches and a commitment to tailoring treatments to fit each individual's unique needs. What sets me apart is my ability to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel truly heard and understood. My integrative approach combines empathy, evidence-based practices, and a focus on building resilience, helping you achieve meaningful and lasting change in your life.

About Kerry McGuire

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Address

1881 Northeast 26th Street, Wilton Manors, FL, USA

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Trauma Informed Care

In my practice, I use trauma-informed care to ensure that every interaction is grounded in empathy, safety, and respect. This approach involves recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating this understanding into our work together. I focus on creating a supportive environment where you feel empowered and heard, and I tailor our strategies to help you build resilience and trust while addressing your unique needs and experiences.

Attachment-based

I use attachment-based therapy to help you explore and understand the impact of early relationships on your current emotional well-being. By focusing on how past attachment patterns influence your relationships and self-perception, we work together to build healthier, more secure connections. This approach helps you develop a deeper understanding of your relational dynamics and fosters healing through improved trust, communication, and emotional resilience.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be affecting your emotional well-being. Through CBT, we work together to challenge negative thinking, develop effective coping strategies, and set practical goals. This structured approach empowers you to gain control over your thoughts and actions, leading to improved mood and better problem-solving skills.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you develop skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing overall well-being. DBT combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies with practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. This approach supports you in creating a balanced and fulfilling life by teaching you how to navigate challenges with greater resilience and self-compassion.

EMDR

I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. EMDR involves guided eye movements that facilitate the reprocessing of these memories, helping to reduce their emotional charge and integrate them in a healthier way. This approach aims to alleviate symptoms of trauma and anxiety, allowing you to move forward with greater emotional resilience and clarity.