Johnathan Carr
I have worked in Counseling and Human Services for 20yrs. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Lexington Kentucky since 2015. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental environment for clients to openly share their experiences.
My experience in working in Human Services for 20yrs I have learned the importance of good communication, supportive reflections, active listening skills, and unconditional positive regard.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the foundation of my treatment approach as I assist clients with identifying negative thinking patterns that support anxiety and depression.
First session
In our first session, I provide a brief introduction about my therapeutic approach, so they have an understanding of who am as a clinician. Moreover, it is my goal to create an environment so they can openly share why they are seeking counseling. When clients leave their first session, I want them to have a clear understanding what change and/or improvements will look like for them. This will help me create a treatment plan that is customized to their needs, which will help us assess progress.
Strengths
My experience in working in Human Services for 20yrs I have learned the importance of good communication, supportive reflections, active listening skills, and unconditional positive regard. At the end of the day, I want my clients to know I genuinely care about their wellbeing, and I will walk next to them with a therapeutic plan to help them address their needs.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with clients that are motivated and desire change in their lives. The development of a treatment plan is crucial because it is used to develop a framework and to assess progress during treatment process.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use evidenced based principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat clients with Anxiety, depression, anger, substance use disorder, personality disorder, self-harm, and bipolar disorder. According to CBT, for every situation that we experience in life, we have automatic thoughts, which influence how we feel, how our body responds, and how we behave. Using CBT, I support and validate the client's experience/event(s). I develop a treatment plan to help the individual learn coping skills and build their self-confidence. Moreover, I seek to empower individuals to be in charge of how they think, feel, behave, and experience the world around them.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- KentuckyLicense 264742