Are you feeling alone, stressed, confused, overwhelmed, hopeless or helpless? Do you feel you lost control of your life and there is no way out? You are not alone. I am here to support you in your journey no matter how difficult it is. I will teach you the necessary skills to overcome those challenges, so that you can regain full control of your life. In my practice the goal is to empower you to, so that you thrive. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I obtained my master's degree from Fordham University in NY. My background is in Crisis Intervention, Case Management, and Special Education. I am also Certified in Informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT and Trauma Therapy. I have been working with adolescents and adults experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Stress and other mental health conditions for about 10 years. I'm fluent in Spanish. I can also be reached at malcantara@abadtherapy.com to coordinate a session if my calendar availability does not fit your schedule.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, my goal is to stablish a comfortable setting for you to feel free and share the struggles or issues that led to our session. Then together, we will come up with a tailored plan for us to work in follow up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a therapist, one of my biggest strengths is the ability to actively listen, empathize, and support those who I work with without judgment and with an open mind. I'm also very genuine and compassionate which helps me connect with people and offer the necessary advice and guidance they need.