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. 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.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, we get to know each other. I share more information related to my background and therapeutic experiences. I gather information from you about what brings you to therapy and discuss preliminary goals for the therapy process.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize treatment methods that meet the needs of the clients which involves an integrative approach. As I get to know the client and gather information about their therapeutic goals, we work collaboratively in identifying appropriate treatment methods.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest 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.