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🌟 Welcome! I'm Desiree Tiet, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in sunny California, and I'm here to be your partner on the journey to well-being. 🎓 With a Master's from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Bachelor's from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our sessions. 🌿 Over my 8 years in practice, I've had the privilege of guiding individuals of all ages through challenges, specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma. Together, we'll create a safe space for growth and healing. 💙 My approach is warm, empathetic, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating the complexities of emotions or seeking support for personal growth, I'm here to walk this path with you. 🌱 Let's embark on a transformative journey together. If you're ready for positive change and a supportive therapeutic relationship, I'm excited to be a part of your healing process. Reach out, and let's begin this empowering chapter together! 🌟
During your first session, you can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We'll start by getting to know each other, discussing your reasons for seeking therapy, and outlining your goals. I'll provide an overview of the therapeutic process, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed. We'll explore your personal history, current challenges, and any specific concerns you may have. This initial session is an opportunity for you to express yourself and for me to better understand your needs. Together, we'll establish a collaborative and tailored approach to guide our future sessions. It's normal to have questions or uncertainties during the first session, and we'll address them together. My priority is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and valued. Our partnership in the therapeutic journey begins here, with a focus on your well-being and the positive changes you seek.
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my empathetic approach, adaptability, and commitment to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. I am dedicated to understanding each individual's unique needs and tailoring my approach accordingly. My training in various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, SFBT, and MI, allows me to offer a versatile and comprehensive toolkit to address a wide range of challenges. What sets me apart is the positivity I bring to our sessions. I believe in the transformative power of a positive mindset and strive to infuse our therapeutic journey with optimism and encouragement. I prioritize collaboration, ensuring that clients actively participate in their therapeutic journey. My ability to foster a warm and trusting relationship enables clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with confidence. Additionally, my experience in working with diverse age groups and backgrounds enhances my capacity to connect with and support individuals from various walks of life. Overall, my commitment to continuous learning, cultural competence, and a client-centered approach positions me to provide effective and personalized support with a positive and uplifting perspective.
I am best positioned to serve individuals of all ages who are navigating challenges related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. Whether you're a young adult facing the pressures of life, a parent juggling multiple responsibilities, or anyone seeking support in managing emotional well-being, I am here for you. My approach is empathetic, tailored, and focused on creating a safe space for growth and healing. If you are ready to embark on a journey towards positive change, I am dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my role as a certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (DBT), I've had the privilege of guiding individuals through both group sessions and personalized one-on-one interactions. My passion lies in instilling warm and impactful tools that can be smoothly integrated into everyday life, fostering growth, and enhancing day-to-day functioning. In our sessions, we embark on a transformative journey together, aimed at fostering a life filled with balance, understanding, and resilience. Each meeting holds a unique purpose, designed to learn and master mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. Picture it as a toolkit for life — a collection of skills designed to shape your awareness and empower you to navigate challenges with grace. I will provide handouts and diary cards to help track the specific target behaviors that you would like to increase or decrease based on a created treatment plan. Mindfulness is about being present and understanding your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It will help you be more self aware and in control. When things get tough, distress tolerance skills act like a safety net. They're practical techniques to navigate through challenges without falling into destructive habits, giving you the strength to face difficulties head-on. We'll also work on interpersonal skills, like being assertive and setting boundaries. These skills help in improving your relationships and making communication more effective, all while respecting yourself and others. Emotional regulation is like learning to navigate the ups and downs of your emotions. We'll develop strategies together to understand and manage your feelings better, turning emotional chaos into harmony. Think of our sessions as a warm and supportive space where we explore these skills together. I'm here not just as your guide, but as a companion, helping you on your journey toward a more aware, connected, and emotionally balanced life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, my role is to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected. Together, we'll unravel any unhelpful thinking habits and break them down. We'll also explore defense mechanisms, those automatic ways we protect ourselves, gaining insight into problems and seeing things from a different perspective. I'll share relaxation techniques and help you improve how you communicate. Picture our sessions as a cozy space where we work together to understand and control your emotions. You'll even keep a journal, your own guide to knowing yourself better and handling feelings.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
In my practice, I specialize in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a collaborative and goal-oriented approach where we work together to establish clear and achievable goals, emphasizing positive change. I assess your current strengths, explore exceptions to problems, and use scaling and miracle questions to help you envision a brighter future. We'll identify coping strategies, and I'll provide positive feedback and practical homework to reinforce your progress. With SFBT, our focus is on finding solutions and empowering you to create positive changes in your life within a time-limited, strength-based framework.
Motivational Interviewing
In our sessions, I'm all about Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative approach designed to explore and boost your motivation for positive changes. I'm here to truly listen, creating a judgment-free space where we can dig into the goals you have and any mixed feelings about making changes. We'll work together to highlight your strengths, understand the differences between your current actions and your aspirations, and build a personalized plan that feels just right for you. It's all about recognizing your abilities, fostering those "I can do this" moments, and moving towards changes that truly matter to you. Ready to embark on this journey together?