Greta Kaese
I am confident I can support you in making positive changes in your life. I have dedicated the last 16 years of my life to the field of mental health, with a particular focus on change. I believe in an individual's ability to change and recover.
Most recently, I worked in the depths of Philadelphia's opiate crisis at an inpatient drug and alcohol center where I provided both individual and group therapy.
I have co-authored articles published in the field of addictions, specifically harm reduction and homelessness. I have worked in research labs studying Bipolar Disorder, Autism, and the Gut/Brain axis. I have worked in an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, numerous inpatient psychiatric units, emergency departments, a children’s hospital, and a nursing home. I have witnessed extreme forms of resilience, and I will work to translate this into your life. I have my Master's in Social Work and am educated in how our social and political systems impact mental health. I am also social justice-minded. I can provide a safe shelter for those overwhelmed by current affairs. I can help teach you skills to manage the traumatic stress that so many experience daily. Most recently, I worked in the depths of Philadelphia's opiate crisis at an inpatient drug and alcohol center where I provided both individual and group therapy. If you are struggling with addiction or addictive behaviors, I am confident I am well prepared to help you. I have personally worked on my own mental health recovery and can offer a personal perspective on the healing process. I was born and raised in Minnesota, but have lived in Seattle, Baltimore, Boston, and Philadelphia. I would be so happy to speak with you further if you feel we might be a good fit. You have already started the change process and should feel proud!
First session
I will create a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment. I will meet you where you are at, and we will discuss what feels most urgent and necessary for you. I will lead from behind you. I have learned and studied numerous modalities (CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based stress reduction, Trauma Art Narrative Therapy) and utilized them in group and individual sessions. We will collaborate and utilize what we believe is the best fit for your goals.
Strengths
I will bring my caring, compassionate, authentic self to our therapeutic relationship. I have grown through my own mental health challenges and facilitated my own balanced recovery. I have found mindfulness, mind/body/somatic work, creativity, and spiritual development to be important practices that not only have helped me, but that I can utilize to help you, too. I believe I have a unique understanding to support individuals with their recovery.
Ideal clients
Individuals who are open and willing to form a new therapeutic relationship. Those who want their lives to be actionably better.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
It is important to me that clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I utilize my natural empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, which I find helpful and therapeutic in the change process.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Meditation has been the most challenging and transformational change I have made in my life. I was taught mediation by physicians. Therefore, have an understanding of how meditation can transform both physical and mental wellness. I would be happy to help you develop a meditation practice and ways to add more mindfulness to your life.
Mind-body approach
I have studied ways to regulate the nervous system and reduce stress in the body. I have researched the Gut/Brain axis and how nutrition impacts the mind and mood. I believe it can be helpful to utilize a holistic approach and address the mind and the body.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense CW025387