Oquandryia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 7 years of experience. She specializes in providing compassionate and effective support to individuals navigating a variety of life challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and personal growth. Her approach is client-centered, drawing on evidence-based practices to empower individuals to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.
In your first session with me, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where we’ll take time to get to know each other. I will start by asking you some questions about what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to achieve. This will help me understand your unique needs, goals, and challenges. We’ll also discuss your background, any current stressors or difficulties, and your emotional well-being. My goal in the first session is to establish trust and make sure you feel comfortable. We’ll explore what you’d like to work on in our sessions together, and I’ll explain my approach to therapy, including how we can best collaborate toward achieving your goals. While the first session may feel more like a conversation, I’ll also begin to introduce some strategies or techniques that can help you manage immediate concerns, if appropriate. By the end of the session, I want you to feel more confident about the process of therapy and have a clearer sense of how we can work together to support your growth and well-being.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and valued. I focus on building strong therapeutic relationships based on trust and collaboration, which are essential for lasting change. With over 7 years of experience, I use evidence-based practices tailored to each client's unique needs, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I take a client-centered approach, adapting strategies to meet each person where they are in their journey. I’m committed to helping clients gain practical tools to manage stress, navigate challenges, and achieve personal growth. My flexibility allows me to adjust my approach as needed to ensure therapy remains effective and relevant. I’m also dedicated to ongoing learning and self-reflection, which helps me stay connected to the evolving needs of those I serve. I prioritize creating a collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their healing. Above all, I’m passionate about supporting individuals as they work toward their goals and improved well-being.
CBT helps individuals identify and challenge distorted or negative thought patterns (cognitive distortions) and replace them with more balanced and realistic thoughts. The ultimate goal is to help clients develop more adaptive coping strategies, increase emotional regulation, and promote healthier behaviors.
Family Therapy can help families understand how their interactions and dynamics impact individual members and the family as a whole.
Combining mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients become more aware of their thought patterns while developing healthier coping strategies.
When clients are resistant to change, whether it’s engaging in therapy or managing their mental health symptoms (like depression, anxiety, or trauma-related issues), motivational interviewing helps engage clients more effectively. It can also be used to help clients increase motivation for adherence to treatment plans.