I have had more than 4 years of experience working with clients with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Trauma disorders. I use talk therapy and experiential learning in order to help teach you therapeutic skills and support you in developing healthy habits and routines. I have developed a particular expertise in using your special interests and unique focuses as a source of your strength in achieving your desired goals.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My first session's real goal is to develop a connection between us. I do this through reciprocal conversation and purposeful self-disclosure in order to effectively engage you in topics that you care about, while working to identify challenges you are facing, and work towards the development of effective solutions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe that my greatest strength is my ability to engage clients exactly where they are. If there is something you are interested in, I start with honest curiosity to share the space with you and see if we can turn it into a strength!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My goal is to support Autistic adults who have struggled with issues that commonly co-occur, including anxiety, trauma, sensory issues, and social challenges.
About Travis Walls
Travis Walls offers therapy covered by Husky Health and Medicaid in Connecticut.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT skills and concepts as a basis for many therapeutic interventions. I work to help clients identify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as the events that might spawn them. With clients who have Autism, I also help identify how physical sensations can impact feelings, and create immediate behavioral reactions.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma-Focused CBT is an evidence-based practice with roots in CBT techniques. I support clients in learning about trauma, identifying methods they can use to relax their bodies, identify and regulate emotions, and develop an understanding of their thoughts and the connection to feelings and behavior. With these building blocks we are able to explore a narrative of the client's trauma and process its effects on modern life.
Experiential Therapy
I utilize various experience-based activities to support clients in developing new perspectives on their behavior, thoughts, and problem-solving skills. Whether through play therapy in children, or tabletop-role playing games, I work to craft experiences that share valuable skills and lessons.
Humanistic
I believe that most clients know what kind of support they need, and often times know what kinds of solutions they want. I provide unconditional positive regard for the people I work with, no matter what challenges they are facing.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
When engaging clients from a solution-focused perspective, I work to identify changes a client wishes to make in their life and help them develop concrete steps on the path to that solution.