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Hello I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 30 years. I have worked with many different people from a variety of cultures. I have helped both children, adolescents and adults with various concerns from criminal behaviors, addiction, and serious mental illness. I have helped people change their behavior and thinking so they can reach their potential, achieve their goals and heal emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
the first session I focus on rapport building , getting to know the client and their expectations for therapy. Exploring what their goals are and the outcomes they are looking for. I generally complete a bio psycho social assessment along with a treatment plan.
I am a compassionate, client centered and solution based therapist who is interested in being a positive influence and an instrument for emotional healing. I am compassionate, empathic and supportive.
I can best help individuals, families, couples, LGBTQ + who are struggling with life transition, purpose, communication and conflict resolution. Help people learn how to positively cope with stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional distress. I am skilled at providing parenting skills training. I enjoy helping children and adolescent navigate the challenges of developing in a ever changing world that seem uncertain and unpredictable. I want to help families, couples, individuals, children and adolescents to created a life worth living. I solution focused therapy who enjoys teach positive ways to cope and grow to become the best person you can be.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My theoretical background is CBT but I am an eclectic provider and will use modalities that are client centered and will help clients improve or decrease distressing symptoms. I have used CBT with clients who have anxiety, depression, and addiction issues to name a few. I help the client to identify behavioral patterns and their irrational thoughts to help them move towards desiring change and taking actions to change.