I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) as well as a Certified Alcohol and other Drug counselor. In my career I have partnered with clients with chronic mental health concerns such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, who also many times had co-occurring disorders such as substance use, but my passion is to work with adults who are attempting to overcome trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, daily life stressors, relationships, and those who are trying to identify and overcome the root causes of emotional pain and overall unhappiness. I have always had great empathy for others. I learned very early in my own life that I strongly wanted to find solutions for anything I identified as “the problem”. This desire is what lead me to the field of Psychology and counseling. Through the field of counseling, I continue my passion of problem solving by helping others identify “problems” and find solutions. My approach to therapy is one that is flexible, non-judgmental, and empathic with the understanding that therapy has to be unique to the individual . Possibilities and solutions are infinite and individualized. Understanding how we perceive the world around us as well as how our thoughts influence our lives is a key part of my approach to therapy. As I partner with clients, we work together to determine what works best for them and use those strategies to bring forth restoration of the mind, body, spirit, and overall emotional well-being.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session we'll start with a brief introduction, intake/information gathering, I will answer any questions you may have, and then I would like to listen to you as you start to dive into the specific challenges you're facing and goals you would like to accomplish. We will work together to determine a plan of treatment for us to work through in follow up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Trauma work is my passion! I have over 20 years experience helping clients overcome trauma. I am dedicated to serving those who have experienced a range of traumatic experiences including those who have been incarcerated or have worked in jail/detention settings and have had repeated exposure to trauma.

About KIMBERLY SPENCER

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