Dr. Joseph Mandwee
As a behaviorist, I believe that the environments in which we develop ultimately play the most significant role in our actions, decisions, and outcomes. Without the proper space for growth, healing, and self-development, one may face difficulties in achieving self-realization and self-actualization. Human-beings are social creatures – genetically designed, behaviorally conditioned, and evolutionarily driven. We possess certain intrinsic, natural needs and adaptations that have developed over millions of years. If these dualistically basic and complex needs remain unfulfilled, we will struggle to attain this self-actualization.
First session
In my evidence-based and research-informed practice, I continually strive to establish a warm, comforting, validating, empathic, and safe space for growth and healing, where potential can be realized, deep connections and insights can be discovered, and needs can be met.
Strengths
My approach to therapy is strengths-based and individualized, eclectically combining various elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathing techniques, humanism, evolutionary theory, and exposure therapy as needed.
Ideal clients
My area of expertise is in working with high school and college students struggling with a range of issues - from matters of life adjustments and relationship issues to mood disorders like depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and self-harm, to significant histories of personal traumas and stressor-related conditions. Late adolescence and early adulthood are some of the most stressful periods of our lives, so guidance during this time is especially important.
Treatment methods
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
For stress, sleep, various forms of anxiety, and to ease the treatment of traumas.
Narrative
Narrative and narrative exposure therapy are essential in the treatment of various forms of psychological trauma.
Psychoeducation
One never stops learning. Sometimes, understanding the social, developmental, and/or evolutionary processes underlying certain thoughts and behaviors assists in understanding and working with a condition.
Trauma-Focused CBT
For thoughts and behaviors related to various forms of psychological trauma.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- MichiganLicense 6801116882