Frenchie Sanford
Frenchie Sanford
(she/her)
My name is Hiawatha, but I prefer to be called "Frenchie". I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a proud grandmother. I enjoy all sports, but my favorites are basketball and tennis. I also love to mentor young ladies and be a positive role model for them. I have always been a great listener and love to try and help problem-solve. I believe in the power of positive thinking, and I also believe in being as supportive as I can be. I strongly encourage self-care as I definitely try to take time to re-energize myself often.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I look forward to learning about my client and what brings them to therapy. I give them an opportunity to share their story, at their own pace. I realize that some clients may find it easy to share and some may not, so I want them to feel comfortable while sharing. They can expect an active listener and can expect to learn a little more about me!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Since I was a child, I have been told that I loved helping others. I enjoy being a part of a journey for someone else because someone chose to be a part of my journey. I have always been able to respect and encourage others. I believe in validation, setting and achieving goals, and setting boundaries to help clients become the best version of themselves. We should all want to become a better version of ourselves, and I learn more and more about myself as I engage with my clients. I am evolving, even as I am typing this message today. I believe that the picture is much bigger that what we think we know about ourselves.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My dream client is the client who I can build rapport and trust with, as well as a therapeutic relationship. If a client chooses me, they already feel like they can identify with some aspects of me. I dare not limit myself by describing an ideal client but once I meet them, we can agree that I am a part of their journey.
About Frenchie Sanford
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications. I have seen significant improvements with my client utilizing this type of therapy.
Strength-Based
I believe everyone has strengths and I strongly believe in helping my clients identify their strengths. I also work to help them utilize their strengths to help cope with their anxiety or depression. Realizing your strengths can really help to overcome any weaknesses.
Supportive
Everybody deserves a support system and sometimes that comes in the form of a therapist that you have built a strong therapeutic relationship with. Knowing that you can count on someone to be there and in full support of your decisions or to help you in making those important decisions can make all the difference in the world. If you are struggling to find support, please know that I am glad to be a part of your support system and a part of your journey.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy is an approach that draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. It is a flexible and multifaceted approach to therapy that allows the therapist to use the most effective methods available to address each individual client's needs. It is also sometimes referred to as multi-modal or integrative therapy. Many times, I utilize various modalities when working with my clients.
Motivational Interviewing
“Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.” (Miller & Rollnick, 2013, p. 29) I utilize it quite often as I am building trust and rapport with all of my clients.