LCSW, 3 years of experience
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. I received my Masters from the Western Carolina University (go Cats!) and have been practicing individual therapy for 4 years. I have worked closely with elementary-aged children to address social anxieties, self-esteem, and impulsivity. I have also provided services for individuals struggling with stress-management and ADHD. I have experience working directly with geriatrics and veterans as well.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions to allow for rapport-building. We will then dive into the specific challenges you're facing, which will allow us to create a treatment-specific plan to address your needs. This will be discussed over the next few sessions to make sure the plan will be successful.
Having worked closely with school-aged children, I have been successful in tailoring individualized treatment plans to children of all ages. I have been able to successfully identify primary stressors and address negative behaviors. I have developed strong working relationships with the guardians and support systems of those children as well to make sure they are successful in their home and school environment as well.
I love working with adolescents that are struggling with coping mechanisms and impulsive behaviors. I have also worked closely with student-aged adolescents that are struggling with self-esteem.
Using CBT, the client addresses their negative/anxiety-driven thoughts by using alternative thinking and wording. Allowing the client to have more control over the situation that is causing stress.