Hi, My name is Karin (pronounced Ca-Lin) and I am bilingual (Burmese & English) a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My career began providing services to individuals with chronic mental illness who have multiple recidivism to crisis services. I have 10 years of experience in providing individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and coping with life stress. I am an advocate for the de-stigmatization and normalization of mental illness throughout all communities. I am also passionate about working on racial/cultural identity and accumulation issues with my clients. I strive to practice cultural humility with everyone I come across and offer affirming care for LGBTQ+ community.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, will start with a brief introduction, then dive into a comprehensive biopsychosocial, of your past hurt, traumas, and present issues that are impact your everyday life. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to walk through in the follow-up session.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Many of us carry more stress than we are aware of, and sometimes the weight of our past stressors and memories get in the way of our current life, preventing us from achieving our goals. I want to create a safe space for you to unpack your emotions, make meaningful choices, and restore your inner balance so you can live your authentic values in all aspects of life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Those with co-morbidities such as chronic medical concerns, MH issues and trauma. Couples, and individual who are wanting change in life, or wanting to make a new pathway to find contentment in their life. Finding our essence and one's purpose in this world is the greatest force to finding balance. Making positive changes within our life. Acceptance/Resolving the negative events, and committing to minimize those effects in our lives today.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach to therapy is primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which means I help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns, and work on changing unhelpful behaviors that may be contributing to your struggles. CBT is evidence-based and focuses on the present, helping you develop practical tools for coping with challenges in your daily life. However, I also take an eclectic approach, which means that I may integrate other therapeutic techniques from different modalities when they seem beneficial for you. This could include elements from other approaches like mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, or solution-focused therapy. The goal is to customize the therapy to fit what will work best for you, based on your specific concerns, preferences, and goals. In other words, while CBT is the foundation of our work together, I will draw from other approaches as needed to make sure we are using the most effective methods for your personal growth and healing.