Hi! My name is Nancy Muricken. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tampa FL currently accepting clients via Telehealth! I provide individual therapy with a pinch of millennial energy and the spice from South India. That being said, I hope that you and I can soon spill the chai! Let me go first. I was born and raised in Queens, NY where I grew up in a South Indian household by parents and extended family from Kerala, India. At the age of 15 I was diagnosed with a rare degenerative eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. This led me to lose my peripheral and night vision but that didn’t stop me from living my life or pursuing my dreams. My progressive vision loss among with other traumas I encountered in my life led me to pursuing a career where I could help others who felt just as lost as I did. Now if you are like me and grew up in America but raised by an Indian or Immigrant family, there are a lot of values. traditions, and pressure that are instilled in us. Mental health is completely disregarded and Masala Chai or praying to God becomes the answer to all our problems. Nothing wrong with that but imagine if we had the insight to mental health in combination with our spiritual and other supports? We probably would not be here seeking for help right? My mission is simple; I want to continue a cycle of healing that was shared with me. I envision a world where we can all find our peace with just the right amount of sugar, spice, and everything nice. No matter who we are, where we’ve come from, or how lost we once were, I hope that you and I can share a nice cup of healing together."
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My first session is my favorite session as it is where we build rapport so I not only gather information and create achievable goals for them, but I also try to relate with them with empathic listening. I like my clients to feel comfortable so you can expect me to crack a joke or connect with you through a mutual interest or experience. Seeking therapy to begin with is nerve wrecking so I want my clients to feel at ease and not feel like they're getting interrogated. I go at your pace so if something is uncomfortable to talk about, don't worry, we can talk about it another time when you're ready. If you don't want to ever talk about it, that's okay too! I will meet you where you're at and we'll take it from there.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths is being an empath. I feel that I connect well with my clients because I've been in their shoes. I am a daughter, a sister, a wife. and mother of two little boys. I have a history of childhood trauma which I have learned to overcome and heal from. It led to my career choice of becoming a therapist and having the passion to help others. It genuinely makes me feel happy when my clients tell me they feel so much better after our session and look forward to coming to therapy.
About Nancy Muricken/Spill the Chai Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT was one of the first interventions I learned and incorporated in my practice for the past six years. It has helped clients challenge their reoccurring thoughts, help them recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other, and change their thinking patterns. This will ultimately lead to a less stressed life leaving clients less anxious and manage their symptoms.
Psychodynamic
The Psychodynamic approach is probably one of my favorite interventions to use as I help clients understand how unresolved conflicts and symptoms from past dysfunctional relationships can influence their current behaviors. This approach can help clients be more insightful and self aware of their symptoms and allow them to improve their relationships and develop more coping skills.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is a great approach for those struggling with PTSD or ADHD. Clients will learn how to focus on the present moment and let go of past or future worries. By redirecting your thoughts, you will have the ability to shift your thoughts and attention despite having distractions. Through cognitive inhibitiom, clients can learn how to suppress other thoughts that interfere with focus through grounding techniques. As a result, this type of therapy improves attention, memory, stress, emotional awareness, acceptance, and regulation.