Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas, and I received my Master's from Wayland Baptist University. With over a decade of experience since starting my practice in 2011, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their most pressing problems. Whether you're dealing with career stress, burnout, or other life challenges, I'm dedicated to providing the support and strategies you need to become the best version of yourself.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Whether you're an individual or a couple aged 18 and older, I aim to create a comfortable and safe space where we can work together to develop practical strategies to address your challenges. I look forward to helping you become the best version of yourself.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to figure out creative ways to help people through their problems. As a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas, with over a decade of experience, I pride myself on thinking outside the box to find unique and effective solutions. Whether you're facing career stress, burnout, or other life challenges, I am dedicated to providing innovative strategies that are tailored to your specific needs, helping you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors: 1. Assessment and Case Conceptualization - Initial Assessment: Begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand the client's history, presenting issues, and goals. - Case Conceptualization: Develop a clear understanding of the client's problems in terms of the cognitive-behavioral model. Identify core beliefs, automatic thoughts, and behaviors that contribute to the client's difficulties. 2. Psychoeducation - Educate the Client: Explain the CBT model to your clients, helping them understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. - Normalizing Experiences: Normalize their experiences by explaining how common certain thoughts and behaviors are. 3. Setting Goals - Collaborative Goal Setting: Work with your client to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. - Prioritizing Goals: Identify and prioritize the most important goals to work on first. 4. Identifying and Challenging Cognitive Distortions - Identifying Negative Thoughts: Help clients identify automatic negative thoughts and cognitive distortions (e.g., catastrophizing, overgeneralization). - Cognitive Restructuring: Teach clients to challenge and reframe these distorted thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. 5. Behavioral Interventions - Behavioral Activation: Encourage clients to engage in activities that bring them pleasure or a sense of accomplishment, especially if they are experiencing depression. - Exposure Therapy: For clients with anxiety, gradually expose them to feared situations or thoughts in a controlled and systematic way to reduce avoidance behaviors. 6. Skill Building - Coping Skills: Teach clients coping strategies such as relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and problem-solving skills. - Social Skills Training: For clients with social anxiety or interpersonal difficulties, practice and enhance their social skills. 7. Homework Assignments - Between-Session Practice: Assign homework to help clients practice skills and techniques learned in sessions. This can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and exposure tasks. - Review Homework: Review and discuss homework assignments in subsequent sessions to reinforce learning and address any difficulties. 8. Monitoring Progress - Regular Review: Regularly review and track progress toward goals using standardized measures and self-report. - Adjusting Treatment: Be flexible and adjust the treatment plan as needed based on the client's progress and feedback. 9. Relapse Prevention - Plan for Setbacks: Prepare clients for potential setbacks and develop a plan for dealing with them. - Maintenance Strategies: Teach clients strategies to maintain their progress and continue using CBT skills independently after therapy ends. 10. Termination - Review Progress: Summarize the progress made and reinforce the skills and strategies learned. - Future Planning: Discuss future plans and resources for ongoing support if needed.
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