LMFT, 9 years of experience
Hi! My name is Junise Dorestin and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a children social service worker with Child Protective Services. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 10 years. I obtained my Masters of Art in Psychology emphasis Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in 2008. I have experienced in working with incarcerated individuals, families, children and young adult. I use a broad range of treatment method to assist individuals and families in the process of reaching their goals. As a LMFT, I am passionate about helping others work through their struggles and built insight. I work those who are struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and stress. I have work with those with psychotic disorders and dual diagnoses.
As a therapist, I have work with clients struggling with a variety of issues. Many individuals experience multiple mental health symptoms at the time same time. I believe that it crucial to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for the person to fully express what they are experiencing. It is also important to address all the issues. During the initial session, together, we will explore the issues that brought you in therapy, we will collaboratively develop a treatment plan that is tailor to your specific needs
I provide reflective and active listening. Being warm and nonjudgmental, reframing and empathy. I hold each client in an unconditional regard. I always keep an open mind.
As a therapist, my goal is to help others find their own personal path to healing, to find their inner peace and joy. My approach is designed to fit the needs and preferences of each person. I provide a variety of therapy options, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus, Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical behavioral Therapy. I also incorporate emotionally focused and mindfulness therapy techniques when needed.
I used CBT along with other methods to work with client who are experiencing depression and anxiety. I used CBT to help client identifying and challenging negative thoughts as a way to improve their mental health. It help client understand the patterns and how to improve one's self.
With DBT, I work with client to focus on building coping skills that can help them manage their emotions as well as dealing with distress tolerance and relationship issues. With this method, I help client reduce behaviors that can be harmful to them and working on improving their day to day life.
With this method, I help client focused on finding a solution to the situation rather than focus on the problems at hand. We focused on working toward goals.