Are you seeking a therapist who offers a safe and compassionate space for exploring your thoughts, feelings, and emotions? Are you tired of the one-size-fits- all approach to therapy and seeking a therapist who will address your unique individual needs? If so, then I may be the exact therapist for you. Hello, I am Kendra Aristide, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I have over twenty years of combined work experience in the judicial mental counseling setting and education public school setting as a former elementary classroom teacher and school counselor. Additionally, I worked in group homes and hospices as a licensed social worker. I focus on collaboration, and empathy, and provide a non-judgmental attitude. Together we will explore your thoughts, emotions and obstacles and adapt the therapeutic tools for addressing and processing your specific needs. Whether you are experiencing Anxiety, Grief, Coping Skills, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma and PTSD. Together we will develop empowering strategies and insight that foster resilience and create a more fulfilling life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then discuss the specific challenges or presenting issues you're facing. This information will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I provide a non-judgmental environment that will allow clients to feel safe sharing their present life challenges as well as success. I collaborate with clients to identify their strengths and to identify their strengths to make changes and be successful.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT as a strategy to assist clients with cognitive restructuring to change negative thoughts into more positive and realistic ones, or behavioral activation to help them engage in activities that improve their mood and increase their sense of well-being. CBT interventions provide a simple way of understanding challenging situations and problematic reactions to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizes three main components implicated in psychological problems: thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
(1) I have used DBT, for encouraging clients to be aware of their present thoughts and experiences, focusing on the present moment to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Mindfulness exercises utilized in DBT include breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation. (2) Emotion regulation: DBT helps individuals learn how to manage their emotions more effectively. Therapists teach clients different coping techniques to help them deal with overwhelming feelings and learn how to express them in a healthy way. (3) Interpersonal communication: DBT helps clients improve their communication skills to develop healthy relationships. This type of therapy provides tools for improving boundary-setting skills, assertiveness, empathy, and active listening.
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