I offer a 15 minute free consultation. Please reach out to me at gfernandez@gilfernandezcounseling.com to get started. My approach is augmented by previous experience in community-based mental health as well as outpatient and intensive outpatient substance abuse recovery. He has also been a student of martial arts for almost 2 decades and has been exposed to its teachings and discipline. These experiences contribute to a unique skill set and a multidimensional approach that recognizes the importance of the client, family, culture, and community in guiding a successful treatment.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My approach is augmented by previous experience in community-based mental health as well as outpatient and intensive outpatient substance abuse recovery. I also have been a student of martial arts for almost 2 decades and have been exposed to its teachings and discipline. These experiences contribute to a unique skill set and a multidimensional approach that recognizes the importance of the client, family, culture, and community in guiding a successful treatment.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am is trained in CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, substance abuse recovery, mind-body relaxation, and cognitive restructuring with a specialization in trauma resolution and co-occurring disorders.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My primary focus is in the fields mentioned in the above paragraph and including trauma. In addition I perform Clinical Evaluations and Assessments where being bi-lingual (English-Spanish) skills, are helpful in dealing with Spanish speaking clients in their native language.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Behavioral disorders within adolescents and teens, trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression