I have been working in the area of behavioral health since 1990, have various degrees from educational institutions, worked several internships for required training, helped move clients from a Developmental Center into homes to live and be a part of the community, have a love of working with older adults, and feel I am a compassionate, kind, person who is client centered and wants to help others to become empowered, if wanted. I have been a social worker for several entities and before that I was a Licensed Psychiatric Technician working on a crisis unit for Sonoma county.

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

Clients can expect honesty, levity, compassion, understanding, safe environment, confidentiality, and directness (as needed). Completing initial assessment with me, to see if there is a fit between client and myself, and if not refer to another clinician per request or suggest client find a provider who is a better match.

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

Meeting the client where they are at instead of putting clinicians agenda onto them, kindness, understanding, examples, honest, levity, compassion, empowering statements, and positive affirmations. Directness to an extent, able to diagnose people with appropriate diagnoses. No stigmatizations and acceptance of various behavioral conditions. Working with people who can learn to admit faults (accountability) and work towards being a better person.

About Kerri Lynn Gavin