My name is Tracy and I have been working as a social worker for the past 4 years. I have worked in various settings and with a variety of different clients. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, as well as severe mental illness. However, I prefer to treat clients based on their specific needs and symptoms, not based on their diagnosis. I often will take. from several different modalities based on the presenting problem of client.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During this first session I will explain a basic outline of therapy that will become more clear and detailed once I get to know you further. We will discuss the rules and limitations of confidentiality, the cancellation policy, and other administrative concerns. We will then complete an intake assessment in which I will ask you questions with the purpose of understanding your reason for seeking therapy. There will be no pressure put on you to discuss anything difficult or triggering. This is simply a session for yourself and I to get to know each other. I want you to feel like you are in the driving seat during the first session.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe a deeply ingrained sense of empathy and understanding is my greatest strength in working with clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with clients that are currently having relational conflict. Often these clients have deep attachment wounds and these wounds affect their current relationships. The client and I will discuss what they need from their relationships and ways they can set boundaries and feel a sense of safety within their romantic relationships, family structures, communities, etc.
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use some aspects of CBT therapy in my practice such as cognitive restructuring, challenging cognitive distortions, and behavior experiments.
Trauma Informed Care
Due to the fact that most clients come into therapy with a history of trauma, I believe it is so important for all therapists to be trauma informed. I hope that clients can feel like our sessions are a safe and supportive environment.
Strength-Based
I believe that all clients are capable of accomplishing all of their goals, and the therapist is there to help facilitate that process. This can be done by learning and truly understanding the strengths of the clients, which will help facilitate growth and healing.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Some aspects of this method that I utilize include cognitive defusion, accepting unwanted thoughts and feelings, and exploration of values.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Some aspects of this method that I utilize in my sessions include distress tolerance skills, radical acceptance, interpersonal effectiveness, and improving emotional regulation.