LCSW, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello, my name is Christina H. I have been a therapist since 2020 but I have been in the mental health field since 2016. I am a wife and mother of 4 children. I work at a community mental health agency full-time working with adults with severe mental illnesses and have experience working with individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities as well. I am open to working with all populations but my favorites would have to be people who are trying to figure out who they are and what their purpose is, people dealing with life changes and trying to cope effectively, and people who just need help getting through the day to day stressors with some support. Whatever your issue may be, I am up for the challenge and hope I can help to make things better for you!
During our first session, we will have an initial intake assessment to complete which will include me asking you questions such as what brings you to therapy, your mental health history, family history, what has worked or not worked for you in the past, your current coping skills, etc. We will also need to complete your treatment plan which will outline what you want to accomplish in treatment and how we plan to work towards this. I will also spend time building rapport with you so we can see if we will be a good fit for one another and want to move forward with treatment.
I am very person centered and like to exhibit positive regard for all clients no matter their background or experiences. I am a good listener and clients can feel comfortable venting to me even if they may not necessarily want/ need solutions. I do like to problem solve and also offer clients a different perspective regarding situations they are struggling with or may feel stuck about. If I do not know a certain technique, approach, type of therapy, I am open to attending trainings or doing research to become educated on these or even referring you out to someone who is more well versed in that area. I want the best for my clients even if that may not be with me.
If you are at a point in your life where you feel stuck and don't know which way to go; if you need encouragement or someone to help you recognize your strengths; if you just need someone to talk/ vent to because you do not have a safe, unbiased person in your life; if you need someone to help you sort out your goals and hold you accountable; whatever it is you may need- I am here to help.
CBT can be used to help people identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors in order to promote change and improve their quality of life.
DBT can be used to help patients regulate emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, communicate more effectively, and reduce harmful behaviors.
Motivational interviewing can be used to help patients identify why they want to make changes in their lives and give them the boost they need to enact change.
I help patients focus in on their strengths and how they can use them to improve areas of their lives and also find happiness within themselves.
Person-centered means I have unconditional positive regard for my clients and think the best of you and your ability to make change. I support you through taking control of your life and finding solutions to your own problems.