Carla Thomas
Hi, my name is Carla. I care, I care , I care about your mind, body, spirit, and soul and those who are connected to you. I use methods learned and my experience, to establish a mind-body connection so that you can heal both mentally and physically. I know what it feels like to not be mentally well and in reality we all are on the continuum seeking balance. If I can help someone cope and deal with life’s stresses, I will.
First session
The process will be getting to know you and your goals objectives. We will work to establish a level of comfort between myself and you. Treating urgent issues immediately and developing a treatment plan that is tailored and developed by the indiviudal and I.
Strengths
I have had over 30 years of experience working with various patients and patient populations. I am quite comfortable speaking with all regardless of gender, race, cultural, and/or sexual orientation. I just want to help people navigate through life stressors and find healthy ways to cope with diseases of the mind.
Ideal clients
Clients with depression, anxiety, and on a limited bases substance use disorders marijuana, alcohol and nicotine use disorders.
Treatment methods
Supportive
I have worked in the healthcare setting for over 30 years utilizing evidence based methods to care for patients with a spectrum of illnesses both of the body and mind.
Motivational Interviewing
Working in acute care and behavioral health in the ER and at bedside. Motivational Interviewing was used to help work with the patient in a collaborative, empathetic, and person-centered. Helps patient to identify and resolve reluctance to changing a behavior. Work to focus on their strengths and commitment to change within a non-judgmental, accepting way. The patient is in charge with their focus on established goals and values values. What is your motivation to work towards positive changes, using commonmodalities that are often used in healthcare, addiction, and mental health.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- IllinoisLicense 209017290