Are you the one everyone turns to, the "therapist friend" or "mom" of the group, always putting others first, even when it leaves you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, feeling resentful that you don't receive the same support you so freely give? You are not alone. It's easy to feel isolated and unheard when you're constantly prioritizing others' needs. Your feelings matter too, and you deserve to have your needs met. We'll work together to silence that inner critic and develop coping strategies that are tailored to your unique needs.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, the focus is for us to connect and get to know one another because fit is important! I will discuss the therapy process and expectations. We will then spend time discussing your current concerns and what brought you to therapy at this time. Our first session together helps me to learn more about you and your unique story as we take the first step towards your mental health goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel seen and heard. I am dedicated to fostering empowerment, resilience, laughter, and transformation through an authentic connection with each client.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Together, we can challenge the beliefs that are holding you back and create lasting, positive change. We'll work on establishing healthy boundaries, building your self-esteem, and finding your voice so you can communicate your needs clearly and confidently. You deserve a life filled with joy, balance, and self-love. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment together. I can't wait to connect with you and help you move towards greater well-being.
About Carissa Lataillade
Identifies as
Serves ages
Licensed in
Accepts
Appointments
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through downward arrow technique we identify the maladaptive thoughts. We facilitate a strength based approach to increase the self esteem of the client so that they are able to effectively challenge their negative thoughts and cog reframe to a more neutral thought instead thus impacting their emotions and their behaviors as well.
Narrative
I work with clients to explore their problem story and as they progress through externalization of the problem, we facilitate a strength-based approach to redefine what's possible in their own narrative. Through a cultural lens, I am curious about the clients' identity (and worldview) and if their cultural background has any influence at all on their self-worth and/or the relationships that they maintain or seek to establish.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to explore where the client is currently at in the stage of change. This information informs the motivational interviewing techniques that are used in session (i.e., OARS, etc.) to assist the client in meeting their therapeutic goal.
Supportive
I am passionate about providing space for clients' to be able to explore their emotions and feel heard. It is essential to allow clients a space where they can be heard, their feelings normalized, and validated to start the healing process.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I first inquire if the client has an strong imagination and if they are open to meditating before I suggest it as an intervention. In the event that they are, I often teach client's the principles of the mindfulness as a lifestyle and am open to facilitating guided meditations during session inculdign imagery meditation, muscle progression, etc.