My name is Joyce Arnette and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, domestic violence, and life transitions. I have also helped many people who have experienced aging and geriatric issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, and rational-emotive counseling. However, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and safe environment. We will begin the process of getting to know each other, and developing a positive therapeutic relationship. If you are new to therapy, we'll start the session by putting you at ease and helping you feel relaxed. As the sessions continues we will explore your purpose for seeking counseling, and your general description of desired outcomes. Before the end of the session you will know that you have been heard and understood.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My specific approach to counseling combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and rational-emotive counseling. However, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Generally I will utilize CBT worksheets, relaxation videos, treatment guides for specific interventions, as well as a wide range of other resources covering different mental health issues.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Marriage and couples counseling is my passion. I have five major area of focus: 1. How to rebuild broken trust. 2. Get over an affair and avoiding separation / divorce. 3. Improve communication with more compassion, less fear, and deal with conflict in a healthy manner. 4. Develop therapeutic intervention when other situations threaten the relationship. (addiction, financial failure, retirement, illness) 5.Develop therapeutic interventions for blended families.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My preferred client is over the age of 18. My expertise is working in the field of marriage counseling, relationship issues, coping with break ups, loss of a spouse, and adults / seniors coping with life transitions.