Bernadette Ontiveros-Bejar
I have been a licensed professional counselor for close to 9 years. During this time I have been exposed to various mental health issues. I believe it is important to provide mental health therapy for people of all ages and genders.
During the 5 plus years I have worked in a school based program I have learned about where behavioral problems stem from and how students go undiagnosed many times, and go through academic struggles that could have been prevented.
All people are capable of making positive changes in their life with professional help My job is aid people in their journey to heal whether that be a life transition or something that is more hindering such as anxiety or deoression.
First session
During the first session a psychoscocial evaluation will be done to learn more about the client's treatment needs.
Strengths
During the 5 plus years I have worked in a school based program I have learned about where behavioral problems stem from and how students go undiagnosed many times, and go through academic struggles that could have been prevented.
Ideal clients
As a therapist my goal is to a create a safe and comfortable environment where individual's who are experiencing a difficult period in their life can begin to navigate their challenges by learning therapeutic skills. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults , and families in both private practice and a school based program. I have worked with people of all ages that have anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse issues. I have also worked with adolescents who are having behavior problems at both school and at home.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
By using CBT in therapy the client can become aware of negative or irrational thinking in order to see situations clearly and respond them to them in healthy ways.
Sandplay
Sand tray therapy is a creative counseling technique that people of all ages express themselves, their world, and their reality through using miniatures. The scenes created in sand tray reflect the individual's past and present inner thoughts, feelings, and current hardships.
Play Therapy
Play therapy utilizes play, children's natural medium of expression to help them express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1600 Lee Trevino Dr, El Paso, TX 79936, c 3