Labrini Gilpin
Labrini Gilpin
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About Labrini Gilpin, LPCC, CCM: Hi! My name is Labrini and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who resides and practices in the state of California (LPCC4154). In regards to my background and education, I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology. I attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and later moved to California in 2017, where I became licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Certified Case Manager (CCM). Mental health and physical wellness has always been a passion of mine and I strive to lead by example. On a more personal note, in 2020 my husband and I adopted two rescues who are now permanent members of the family: Popeye and Olive Oil. I am a pet lover and consider them to be trials that then led to my two beautiful boys. When I am not chasing after my puppies or little humans, in my free time I like to engage in activities that restore my mind, body, and soul whether that be through exercise, streaming shows, meditation, writing, listening to music, reading, or spending time with family and friends. Taking long walks with my kids has become a tradition. Nature is my happy place!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will introduce ourselves to one another to determine if we are a good therapeutic fit. I want you to feel comfortable enough to let me know what you need in sessions, this way I can adopt therapeutic modules that will best serve you, the way your mind works, and how you best respond to information. I will ask questions regarding your learning style, communication style and goals so that I can tailor sessions specifically to you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have been trained and have experience in utilizing many different treatment methods and the tools I utilize are dependent on the client's reason for therapy, needs, experiences, and personal preferences. I have experience with the following modalities: acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy, supportive psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, person centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness/meditation. I may use a combination of these methods throughout our therapeutic experience together as I believe it is important to look at challenges, concerns, and issues through different lenses and angles, as you never know what you may uncover that will lead to that AHA moment, self discovery, and/or deeper understanding. My goal is to use a strength based approach to assist the patient in harnessing the power within them to make difficult decisions and make the changes that will help the client reach his or her goals. I may also adopt a more existential and spiritual flavor to our sessions. Please feel free to share if this is a priority for you! With my years of professional experience, many clients have mentioned that I am a good listener, that I challenge them in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way, and address barriers that may get in the way of being able to reach your goals. I am always open to feedback so that we can adjust your treatment plan and goals as needed. I feel as though success in therapy comes from trust and feeling free to express yourself in session without feeling like you need to sensor yourself. My goal for you is to alleviate symptoms that will ultimately improve your quality of life, even if it is just a little bit. Small feats lead to bigger rewards.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with the adult population, no matter what stage of life you are in. Whether it be your personal life, family life, or career, there are different developmental stages and changes that occur that may cause some feelings of disequilibrium. I believe that with my passion and your motivation to change, it can create a new beginning.
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Christian Counseling
As a therapist, I can provide spiritual counseling if requested by the patient. This includes aligning treatment options and goals with scripture.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Sometimes it is hard for us to accept what we cannot control, and for many of us this puts us into a spiral of anxiety, confusion, helplessness, hopelessness, and depression. With Acceptance and Commitment therapy we can work together to address the 6 processes: delusion, acceptance, self as context, values, and committed action. Sometimes when unforeseen circumstances or events arise, the way we think and respond to the situation can make a difference.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
How we see the world, highly impacts how we think about our situation and how we respond to external factors that may be triggering. Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors go hand in hand and oftentimes have to be looked at together when engaging in cognitive behavior therapy so that the patient can understand how all 3 components impact quality of life. Sometimes when experiencing mental illness, how we feel can often impact how we think and see the world, and as a result behave in response to our feelings and thoughts. With cognitive behavior therapy, we can take a look at cognitive distortions, learn to challenge faulty thinking patterns, and reframe our thoughts to create a healthier vision and version of ourselves.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
As a Spanish speaking multicultural woman, I am very familiar with the differences in culture that can sometimes drive our behavior but also generate a lot of guilt and shame when we step outside of our cultural norms. We can take a look at culture, traditions, familial expectations, and how you fit in the world. Having a multi cultural background has helped me learn to navigate difficult situations with sensitivity. I have come to learn that although my priorities do not always align with that of my family, I can still learn to compromise without having to lose myself or my identity in the process.
Humanistic
Humanistic - Existential therapy are one of my favorite methods of psychology to use. This being a more person centered approach helps a person learn to identify their needs also referred to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Due to the fast paced world that we live in full of demands, expectations, and responsibilities, we can often lose ourselves and burn out by not prioritizing our needs. With this approach I help patients identify their own personal needs so that we fill their gas tank and help them feel empowered to keep riding through the bumps of life.