New to Grow
Welcome! My name is Sunita Persaud and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience. I have provided support with persons beginning at age 8 and provide unlimited cultural diverse services. My journey has included obtaining a Master Degree of Social Work and a Master Degree of Arts in Special Education. I provide virtual psychotherapy for individuals seeking clarity of sustainable change from anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationships and crisis situations.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will be getting to know you and what your short term and longer goals might be. If these are not know initially, this will be steps we can work towards. If no goal is more helpful, we start where you are and what you expect as part of your support. You can expect a safe space of comfort on a virtual platform. Sessions often include mindfulness activities, coping skill exploration, goal setting and review of progress.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach to therapy is grounded, collaborative and structured which is designed for those who may appear high-functioning on the outside while experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and other emotions beneath the surface. I embrace that trust, honesty, open-mindedness and willingness are some key components towards effective outcomes.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Mental Health is not an identify and I want to get to know YOU! My support is for you to work towards your goals, experience relief, and move towards a place that feels the best for you. My hope is that we are always working towards graduation and addressing the things that are most important to you! I have experience in person-centered therapy, CBT, crisis intervention, solution focused therapy and motivational interviewing. This includes those experiencing depressive mood, anxiety, grief and loss, relational conflicts and racial inequities.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT has been a part of my practice modality for over 15 years. Application of method includes, but not limited to, support with replacing negative thought patterns through reframing views, collaborative problem solving, homework to apply healthy skills and reflection of effectiveness.
Couples Counseling
I have over 10 years with couples counseling, primarily in crisis situations. My practice is supporting a neutralized space that encourages healthy communication, emotional availability, conflict management , solution focused and intimate skills building.
Grief Therapy
My experience with grief therapy has been through crisis situations when depressive mood has intensified with suicidal ideation and/or substance use. In my practice, treatment includes validation of emotional presence, CBT, narrative therapy and acceptance of loss through journaling, and processing through the life cycle (if applicable), understanding the "story".
Motivational Interviewing
I have over 5 years of experience with MI. Application of practice includes OARS techniques. Framing questions to allow for client to explore self thoughts, reframing, affirmations and development of realistic personal goals for self.
Racial trauma treatment
I have experience with this treatment method and have applied this modality in community based group settings, individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention. I use this treatment method by validating cultural experiences of impact, application of grounding techniques, CBT skills and restorative justice approaches.