Carol Casal
Hi, My name is Carol I have 40 years experience with the mentally ill at all levels. I am very compassionate but I'm also tough. I want you to Feel better as quickly as possible. I'm very straightforward, I will not lie to you. I am World traveled and studied world cultures and world religions. I have many personal life experiences. I would be happy to Assist you to have a productive and happy life.
First session
I would want you to feelheard and respected and at ease in a new environment I want to listen actively without judgment so I can validate your distress I would want to identify your problem and gather a brief history and set theinitial goals that you hope to achieve through the therapeutic process
Strengths
I have traveled the world and world cultures and religions I love people and I'm interested and everything there is to learn I never stop learning I have 40 years experience working in mental health I was the program director of a psychiatric hospital For 6 years and have worked in private practice for about 20 There was probably nothing I haven't seen And experienced
Ideal clients
There is no ideal client Every client is unique at whatever stage of life you are at You may need some I working through it The clients I prefer or clients who are intelligent hard working who really want to do The therapeutic The homework necessary to fulfill their goals I like clients who want to work who want to get better
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhealthful thoughts feelings and actions and how to Be aware of negative thinking patterns an unrealistic habits to solve current problems
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral therapy focuses on present issues the links what you Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on Present daily struggles rather than past events It links to how you feel and behave It uses real world exercises and homework to build better coping habits I listen I want to know what specific problem or goal you're thinking about.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is used to pinpoint destructive habits and defensiveness or poor triggers couple set shared milestones such as restoring trust and navigating major life transition It involves communications training active listening structured ways to express needs without blame Emotional regulation and behavior modification
Grief Therapy
I listen and and use the Kubler-Ross method I would want to find out what you need how time feels during this loss and finding a structured step by step model for processing your grief I would be there compassionately listen and walk you through the stages of grief from denial anger bargaining depression to final acceptance
Humanistic
I would be using unconditional positive regard empathetic understanding so I would show up as a genuine authentic human being I would emphasize your free will would focus on the here and now And completely on your unique lived experience in the present moment We would explore what specific struggles and goals you would like to address life transitions or anxiety I would be helping you to identify your unique strengths overcome eternal blocks and reach out for your full potential
Location
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In-person sessions67953 Alexandria Ct, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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- CaliforniaLicense 41325