Waltrina Stancell
Hello and Welcome! My name is Waltrina. I am an independently licensed clinician in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I have over ten years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling. I am a graduate of Howard University and Boston University School of Medicine. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I use a person-centered approach emphasizing the importance of the therapist/client relationship, along with a cognitive behavioral approach to explore the thought patterns related to the challenging emotions and behaviors. I provide a warm and safe environment for clients to process their thoughts and feelings and work collaboratively to identify and mediate stressors. I am also a strong advocate for self-care and guide clients in understanding the importance of caring for themselves amid managing phase of life issues.
I am also a strong advocate for self-care and guide clients in understanding the importance of caring for themselves amid managing phase of life issues.
Taking the first steps to initiate the therapy process can be challenging. I look forward to collaborating with you and getting an understanding of your experiences and personal goals. I look forward to hearing from you.
First session
During the first session, I spend time getting to know my client's goals, strengths, and preferences. I also gather information to understand what brings the client to therapy and best approaches and practices to support the client in meeting their goals to improve mood and functioning.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a therapist is rapport building. I enjoy getting to know my client's as individuals. I also enjoy integrating various interventions during therapy to foster continued relationship building. My favorite activities involve the use of music, therapy cards, personalized worksheets, and art exercises.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I support clients in understanding how their thoughts influence their mood and behaviors and developing strategies to navigate thought process that lead to depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- District of ColumbiaLicense PRC14252
- MarylandLicense LC6754
- VirginiaLicense 0701007049