Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 4+ years supporting individuals with managing life stressors, navigating relationships, and finding direction.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will begin with brief introductions, take some time to get to know one another, and then dive into the things that have brought you into therapy. From there, we will develop a plan to follow as we progress through treatment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Through my practice, I've developed skills in developing healthy therapeutic relationships that create a space for clients to show up authentically and transparently. I believe it is a privilege for me to bare witness to your lived experiences. In treatment with me, I will challenge you, laugh with you, and validate the lived experiences that make you who you are.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with individuals that suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, strained relationship dynamics, abuse, grief/loss, behavioral issues, and so forth. I bring forward my experience as a first generation Afro-Caribbean/Afro-Latinx male with first-hand experiences of trauma, grief, and resilience. Please note: Currently, I am only seeing individual clients - no couples or families at this time.
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
A majority of my clinical experience has been treating low-income transitional aged youth and their families with extensive trauma histories. This treatment model was the primary evidence-based practice used by clinicians at the agency where I gained most of my experience.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
When working with individual clients, I've used this treatment method to address maladaptive behavioral and cognitive patterns that were preventing clients from reaching their personal goals.
Motivational Interviewing
I consider this treatment method to be essential in developing rapport and therapeutic relationships with my clients. I approach this method from a position of curiosity in an effort to provide a space for clients to teach me about who they are.
Grief Therapy
When using this method, I've utilized self-disclosure as a way of normalizing discussions around grief as well as a tool in demonstrating empathy through first-hand experiences. With this method, I validate each client's current stage of grief and reinforce that grief stages are not linear.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I consider this method to be a centerpiece treatment model when assessing clients and determining interventions that would best suit their specific identities and experiences.