Darcell Rasmussen
client-focused, committed, detail-oriented, and experienced in serving populations from various cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds. specialty areas include LGBTQ, individuals, couples, families, and nonmonogamy, addiction and recovery, mood disorders. A mental health provider with practice providing evidenced based psychotherapies, MET for support therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy to couples, helping them communicate in a more effective way. Use of solution focused listening skills to assist couples and individuals in becoming aware of the inaccurate or negative thinking that creates challenging situations. Years of experience working with individuals on changing behaviors that affect the whole family.
First session
The first session is mostly about building rapport, learning what you believe your needs to be and how I can help you achieve them. I practice delivering authentic and compassionate therapy services to all seeking help. Non-judgmental care provider with years of experience treating a diverse population in making effective changes.
Strengths
I'm more direct once rapport is established. Always down to earth, authentic. I believe in shared decision making. My style is more solution focused
Ideal clients
Someone invested in achieving the SMART goals made in shared decision-making style with the provider, willing to tell hard truths and expect change, able to collaborate and respect boundaries. An “ideal therapy client” isn’t about perfection — it’s about readiness for the therapeutic process. In clinical practice, the ideal client is defined by engagement qualities, not symptoms or background; Willing to participate, motivated for change (at any stage), honest and forthcoming, consistent attendance and open to feedback. A client who is committed to the therapeutic value of follow through, ready for change, not easily offended, independent in their mindset but open minded enough to listen
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
It requires understanding of behaviors, thoughts, and the connections between them. a type of talking therapy focused on addressing present thoughts, behaviors, and communication rather than delving into early childhood experiences.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that adapts to the unique needs of each patient, depending on the problem, the treatment goals, and the person’s expectations and motivation. In effect, an eclectic therapist customizes the therapeutic process for each individual by using whatever form of treatment, or combination of treatments, has been shown to be most effective for a particular problem.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change through collaboration, empathy, and personal responsibility.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy centers on the inherent strengths and potential of individuals, emphasizing personal growth and fulfillment. By focusing on the present and encouraging self-responsibility, this approach helps clients navigate their challenges. It encompasses various therapies like client-centered and existential therapies, each designed to support unique individual needs.
Location
Virtual sessions