I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy. I have 8+ years working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and experiences relating to LGBTQA+ and BIPOC communities. My practice is centered on helping people feel more connected to their inner emotional experiences, as well as their external environments with a sense of belonging, trust, and agency. Not everything can be expressed with words. Imagery, movement, and sound are tools I use, alongside talk-therapy to explore past the limitations of the mind and into the intuitive wisdom of the body and imagination. I am also trained in yoga facilitation and meditation, which allows for the option of incorporating body-oriented techniques within session. I approach each therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one. My style is warm, patient-led, and holistic, with focus on building a trusting bond.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session can feel however you want it to. Your story is yours to tell. I first ask patients why they are seeking therapy, what in their life are they looking to change or improve, and what they feel is important for me to know.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength as a therapist is building trust within the relationship, creating a space where my patients feel comfortable enough to share their feelings and vulnerabilities. Additionally, my strengths are helping others get to the root of what is ailing them, resulting in lasting change.
About Yolanda Cavicchio
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Trauma Informed Care
My career has been focused on various forms of trauma, prolonged and single event. People who have experienced trauma often feel fragmented, experience mood swings, and identity confusion. The mind and body may become disorganized and overwhelmed, stuck in a state of survival, making it difficult to discern what is safe and what is threatening. I prioritize safety and containment within sessions for the patient to explore the mental, emotional, and physical impacts of their experiences. Together we work towards pulling these pieces apart and reorganizing them in a way that feels understood, integrated, and whole.
Mind-body approach
Our responses to our experience are held in the body. The way we think impacts the way we feel, impacts our physical health. I use art and body focused practices to support emotional processing in a thorough and holistic way.