Greta Grier

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have 18 years' experience using CBT treatment with individuals with addiction, criminal behaviors, depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma and trauma related disorders to help behavioral change by learning to modify dysfunctional thought patterns. This is accomplished by helping them first understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by providing psychoeducation on cognitive distortions and belief systems, and the resulting self-defeating and maladaptive behaviors. Working collaboratively, I teach the client to identify irrational, maladaptive, or distorted beliefs, question evidence for the belief, and generate/restructure alternative thoughts to change unwanted and or targeted behaviors. I use structured learning in sessions and provide homework for clients to continue to work on behavior change in-between sessions. The goal is to help them recognize how their thoughts affect their mood and behavior.

Integrative

During my 18 years of working in various clinical settings, I have learned to prove integrated treatment services/approaches utilizing a toolbox of eclectic strengths-based, resilience-enhancing, empowering evidence-based practices and strategies such as client/person-centered therapy, humanistic therapy, trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness-based treatment, solutions-focused (SFT) therapy, task-centered/problem-solving therapy, narrative therapy, and harm reduction therapy designed specifically to meet each individual’s strengths and needs.

Motivational Interviewing

I have 18 years of experience using motivational interviewing, combined with CBT, primarily with individuals with addictions and criminal behaviors. I use a nonthreatening and supportive style that allows my clients to examine their own situations, consider the pros and cons of changing, and make a firm decision about the need for change and encourage them to take responsibility for their own situation.

Strength-Based

Throughout my 18 years of clinical experience collaborating with clients to help them make change, improvements, problem-solve and grow I have always relied on strengths-based practices to draw on the client's strengths and assets as a means to work together to determine an outcome that meets their needs and goals .

Trauma Informed Care

I have 18 years of experience providing trauma-informed therapy in a variety of clinical settings, and with my thorough understanding of the pervasive nature and impact of trauma, I have been able to tailor various therapeutic interventions and approaches to the client’s trauma history, triggers, and specific needs to facilitate the healing process.