I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience in mental health and clinical experience. I draw from 63 years of my own life experience as a gay man, educational (MSW from the University of Connecticut) and practical knowledge. Thus I understand what it’s like to be marginalized, and feel different like you don’t belong. I use a compassionate, non- judgmental, understanding, strength based approach by acknowledging and welcoming your whole person, body, mind, and spirit. I can help one understand who they are? where they've been? and how they can move forward in their life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We spend the first session getting to know each other. First and foremost to provide a safe and welcoming space for one to feel comfortable. This would include some personal history, as one feels comfortable in sharing. Who you are? and Who I am as a therapist. What I can offer you? What you are looking for, and/or want to work towards in therapy? and how does one get there. What's holding you back, and how can youmove forwar in your life.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
i am very compassionate, warm, understanding, and accepting of any difference, or difficulty that one may bring with them. I am a good listener, and have the ability to help make a safe space for expression of oneself. I believe through understanding more about one's connections, finding and building on one's curiosity and wonder in life can have a huge impact and help them move forward in their life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
i enjoy working with LGBTQI2+ people. I as a non-binary gay person can help them and /or support them with how they want to identify, or just becoming more of who they want to be. As well as, learning to be more accepting of oneself. learning to care deeply for oneself, and that one is an important person to your family and friends and in this world of ours.
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Psychodynamic
I use psychodynamic therapy as a base to help one understand the parts of the past, such as emotions, thoughts, early life experiences. The relationship between the client and the therapist is very important. This relationship can provide a container in which one can gain insights into themselves, their pasts, and their feelings. They can develop a better understanding of how they see the world and the ways in which all these factors affect their experiences.
Somatic
Body and/or Somatic Therapy approaches to help with mind and body connection — and understand how the body affects our emotions, and understanding possible stored trauma , and so that one can learn internal resources, a sense of safety and to cope and live more comfortably in their lives.
Mind-body approach
It's really important to be aware of how the breath is an essential part of who we are, and one's connection to the mind and body. Learning various mindful coping skills to help regulate one's feelings and emotions.