Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Texas. I received my masters degree in Social Work at the University of Texas - San Antonio. I have been practicing in the Social Work field for the past 5 years.
In our first session, I would love for us to begin with introductions and answer some random questions to break the ice. Throughout the session I will ask questions to gather more information on your presenting needs and background information. I will always leave time at the end for questions and encourage them!
As a social worker, I really stand proud to say that I always strive to be culturally competent and will always meet the client where they are at. I firmly believe knowledge is power and the more knowledge we can identify together, the stronger the ripple effect in maintaining mental health sustainability.
I really enjoy working with adults who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life or a specific event. I strive to create a safe space for my client and I to identify goals/plans, talk out thoughts , and feel heard.
CBT is the most common modality that I use in treatment. CBT allows for the client to challenge unhelpful thoughts feelings and actions in a way that is practical and realistic for the client.
Using trauma informed care is crucial to meeting the client where they are at and is essential in creating a safe space for the therapeutic relationship.