Hello there! My name is Becky, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Along with this license, I am also a Certified Grief Professional (CGP), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), a Certified Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP), and a Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM). As a therapist, it is my privilege to connect with you and assist you in developing your own journey throughout the therapeutic process. My stance on therapy is person centered, with a focus on compassion and understanding, while also trying to find that balance of "telling it like it is" in certain situations. While I do believe humor is a good source of medicine, I also believe in using various forms of systems theory, where there is an understanding that your issues and presenting problems do not happen in a vacuum. We will discuss how life's challenges, whether they occurred in childhood or during your morning walk to get coffee, have impacted your view of self and others and what that means for you moving forward. Together, we will dive into your thoughts and emotions and develop healthy ways to express yourself and manage what you have been experiencing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During our first session, we will get to know one another to determine whether our therapist-client relationship would be a good fit. I often encourage my client to tell me what they feel comfortable telling me during that first session, so we have a solid plan for how therapy will progress. We will review intake information and assessments, as well as process any other relevant information needed for the client to feel heard and understood. I often encourage my clients to ask me questions about my style and about the therapeutic process, while I ask questions to better understand how I can help. It is true that I will infuse humor and empathy in the first session, but it is just my attempt to let you know, as my client, that I am a human being too and that I will make sure that while we may cry during session, we will also smile and laugh.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a provider, I believe the importance I put on the therapeutic relationship is my greatest strength. I can appreciate that when my clients come to therapy, they often feel misunderstood or unheard or dismissed. It is my goal to show connection through empathy and understanding, which is why I focus hard on developing a strong client-therapist bond.

About Becky Cicalese

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