I believe that it is important to honor each client's values and life experiences into each session. I take time to join with the client in creating a treatment plan that is modified as we work together. Every client is a unique individual who has their own life experiences which are important to understand and integrate into each session, My life experiences have helped me respect each individuals values and insight in their lives.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, I will ask the client's to share their goals for therapy and discuss problems and concerns in their life that they would like to work on. We will work together to develop a treatment plan which will be redesigned as we work together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am an understanding provider who believes that each client has unique life experiences that ate important to integrate into each session. I also strongly appreciate feedback from each client so that the client gains insight into their life and learns skills that can help them move forward in their life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I like working with client's that are looking to share their life experience and work with me in designing a treatment plan and therapy approach that is best suited for them. It is important to share each client's input as we work together in developing a therapeutic alliance.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy also known as CBY is a practical and problem solving approach which can bee utilized by the client to help solve issues in their life . The client will work on challenging their negative thoughts and replacing them with alternative and often healthier thoughts. During the therapy session, we will examine negative and often repetitive thoughts which may produce feelings of depressed mood and anxiety. My training is eclectic and works with the client in finding the best approaches which will help them solve and modify their thought processes.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
My training is with multiple evidence based approaches which are best suited to meet the client's needs . Cognitive behavioral therapy also known as CBT is often helpful to clients in solving and/or modifying their negative thoughts. Some clients like a small amount of homework so they can practice some of the methods utilized during therapy.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
My training has been with multiple evidence based therapy in addition to utilizing an eclectic approach which best suits the client's needs. The therapy is designed with the client's feedback and needs. My masters and doctoral program instructed the therapist to work with the client in developing a therapeutic alliance which encourages ongoing feedback from the client on an ongoing basis,.
Humanistic
My training and psychology practice focuses on looking at the individual as a unique being and recognizing that each client requires treatment that best meets their needs. It is important to look at each individual's life experiences and integrate their beliefs, values and requirements for therapy into each session.
Compassion Focused
It is important to help clients reduce self criticism in their life and in each session. This method combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities into each session.