I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical experience in mental health services. I currently have active licenses from Florida and Massachusetts States. The approach I use in sessions of Telehealth psychotherapy is eclectic, including cognitive behavioral system, solution focused, relational approach with a strength base foundation. My areas of clinical work are adolescents and adults, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms and struggles with life transitions including but not limited to divorce, retirement, parenting children with special needs, grief and loss, non-binary gender clients, complex medical conditions and women issues. Tengo mas de 15 annos de experiencia clinica con servicios de salud mental y un diploma de maestria en trabajo social con licencia profesional de sico- terapeuta en los estados de Florida y Massachusetts. El enfoque que uso en las sesiones es una combinacion de terapia cognitiva, enfoques de solucion, relaciones con bases de fortalezas y habilidades de cada persona. Mis areas de solida experincia clinica son atender a adolescentes y adultos que sufren cuadros de depresion, ansiedad, sintomas de trauma y desafios emocionals que se viven en distintas etapas dela vida; salud emocional de la mujer, divorcio, jubilarse, criar hijos con necesidades especiales, duelos, comunidad LGBT, problemas de salud cronicos .
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I assist my clients to increase understanding of their emotions delineating a treatment plan that includes desired behavioral changes to reach their potential in life. Doy prioridad en ayudar a mis clientes en comprender el origen de sus emociones y a delinear un plan que incluya cambios de conductas deseadas para alcanzar su maximo potencial en la vida.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I have received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic approach. I have completed 2 years of training from American Association of Marital and Family Therapy. I have worked with a variety of clients in community health centers using an integrated model with a medical team, addressing substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence and chronic illnesses. Tools that are commonly used in sessions are cognitive restructuring, behavior changes techniques, mindfulness, exposure, acceptance and forgiveness.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I challenge my clients to think about themselves and the world in a more adaptive way. I enjoy working with clients in developing insight and resilience during time of crises or emotional pain. I am bilingual in Spanish. Mi meta es ayudar a mis clientes a pensar sobre si mismos y sobre las circunstancias que los rodean de una manera mas adaptativa y de aceptacion previa a un cambio.