New to Grow
I have been providing Psychotherapy for over ten years at a community outpatient mental health clinic working in a multicultural environment. My experience encorporates treating clients with all types of mental health disorders especializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, health and weight issues. I incorporate an eclectic model approach using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior theory, client centered, crisis interventions, and trauma focused.
During the first session, I obtain information regarding your past, present, goals, and reason for seeking services. Working together in order to see the best treatment plan approach. During session, I encourage clients to talk about anything on their mind. I provide psycho-education regarding mental health issues, coping and intervention skills. Progress is dependent on an individual's ability to implement strategies learned in session to manage stressors and symptoms.
I often get clients that say that they are "talking too much". However, it is quite the contrary. I let them them know that session/s is their time and that treatment is about them and not the therapist or anyone else. I also lead a healthy and fit lifestyle that provides me with the knowledge to assist clients who are struggling with health and weight issues. A healthy body, for the most part, helps with a healthy mind.
Individual who are looking to gain insight into presenting symptoms bringing into light past unresolved issues that may have caused onset of symptoms. In order to process, interlaced and restructure new patterns of thinking and ways of coping. Please be aware that I do not fill out disability or any type of benefit form/s. I only provide psychotherapy to assist individuals in building mental coping tools to self-regulate by being able to manage day-to-day stressor.