LCSW, 28 years of experience
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I completed his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University Of Southern California and has been certified in Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy and Ark Grow Parenting Therapy . I am also certified to supervise MSWs and LSWs and I am certified advance case manager. I provide individual, group and couples therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse and multicultural backgrounds. I have worked as an Addiction Therapist with the Department of Veteran Affairs , A Clinic Supervisor with Neuropath Therapies and a Grant and Per Diem Liaison for Homeless services with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
The initial visit is a period for you and your therapist to get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. I would ask questions such as • What are your symptoms? • What brought you to therapy? • What do you feel is wrong in your life? I would also ask some questions about your history, including your childhood, education, relationships (family, romantic, friends), your current living situation, and your career I would also attempt to work with the my clients to come to an agreement about the length of your treatment, methods to be employed, and ins and outs of patient confidentiality.
In my practice I use many evidence-based treatment techniques as part of my clinical practice. Whether seeing an individual, couples, or families, I utilizes my strong clinical background and knowledge of theory to provide the most appropriate psychotherapy tailored to the client. I utilizes various evidenced based approaches to address challenges while meeting patients where they are to collaborate and assist them along the change process. I see therapy as an opportunity to work together to connect the dots and heal by addressing life stressors and challenges that become overwhelming at times. My goal is to teach healthier ways to manage life stressors by working together to improve emotional states, outlook on life and by developing a renewed sense of purpose and drive thru a combination of personal beliefs and Christian values.
I would like to work with adults preferably male over the age of 25yrs old
I use this approach to assist my clients in identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional difficulties. I work with my clients to Identify problems, and develop a treatment plan. I also help them to learn and practice new skills, while I monitor their progress, and help them to maintain positive changes over time.
In this approach I use faith-based principles and techniques to help my clients address emotional and behavioral issues, combining spiritual practices like prayer and scripture with traditional therapeutic methods. My goal with this approach is to help my clients find a sense of peace, and healing through their faith while addressing their mental health needs.
With this approach i will usually use a CBT type methodology that seeks to help my clients (mostly African American) process traumatic experiences dealing with race in order to develop coping mechanisms, and foster a sense of empowerment.
With this approach i attempt to work with my client to help them focus on building a life that incorporates positive emotions, engagement, meaningful relationships, purpose, and achievements. I attempt to achieve this by using methods such as teaching mindfulness, and cultivating strengths.