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Lolita Gilmore-Randall

Lolita Gilmore-Randall

LCSW
14 years of experience
Empowering
Authentic
Challenging
Virtual

Dr. Lolits Gilmore-Randall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia. She studied social work at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Western University, where she received her Master of Social Work degree. As a retired Amry Combat Veteran with over 21 years of Military service, Lolita has tremendous strength working with Active Duty Soldiers and family members, Blended Families, and those dealing with PTSD and Substance Abuse. She has been working from coast to coast in the field of social work for nearly 14 years and has acquired a wide range of experience working with clients of all ages in a variety of settings, some of which include inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment centers, community-based programs and currently in private practice. While it is without a doubt that Lolita has a personal interest in working with individuals experiencing a variety of life stressors, she has developed a special passion for working with individuals impacted by abuse and neglect, grief and loss, and trauma. Lolita is well experienced in helping children, adolescents, and teens in particular, and has a heart for the Veteran population when it comes to PTSD. DR. Gilmore is trained in EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, CISM, and DBT.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Welcome!!!!! Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share. During our 1st session, clients can expect the following: 1. Confidentiality where client information remains private and only shared by law or with their explicit consent. 2. Empathy without judgment 3. A supportive and safe environment where one can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of criticism. 4. Professionalism: Clients can expect ethical guidelines and professional standards during all sessions. 5. Collaboration: Clients can expect me to work collaboratively with them to set goals, develop treatment plans, and make progress toward improving their mental health. 6. Respect: All clients will be treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion at all times. Overall, clients can expect support, guidance, and tools to help them navigate their mental health challenges and work towards positive change and growth.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

A highly sought-after speaker, Lolita is a well-respected expert in the mental health field. As a dynamic and energetic presenter, she engages her audience through deep dialogue, interactive activities, and fun. Her wide array of presentations include sharing her expertise and passion on the following mental health topics: ethics, EMDR, and other various topics upon request.

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My treatment methods

Trauma-Focused CBT

Over the past 7 years, our practice has become highly proficient in conducting a comprehensive assessment to understand the client's trauma history, symptoms, current functioning, and treatment goals to provide psychoeducation about trauma, its impact on the brain and body, common reactions, and the rationale behind trauma-focused CBT. I will work with clients to establish specific and measurable treatment goals that address their trauma-related symptoms and challenges, establishing a safe environment to help clients develop coping strategies to manage distress and establish a sense of safety both in and out of therapy sessions.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has become my favorite approach. This type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is designed to help individuals who struggle with managing their emotions and interpersonal relationships. Through this model, I will conduct an initial screening to determine if the individual is appropriate for DBT and conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand your emotional dysregulation, behaviors, and treatment goals. Once this is completed, individual therapy is provided weekly and focuses on helping the client learn and apply new coping skills, problem-solving strategies, and ways to manage distress. Phone Coaching is also provided between sessions to help individuals generalize their skills to real-life situations and manage crises effectively. The most effective and attractive aspect of this approach Chain Analysis is where individuals come to understand the triggers, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to problematic patterns and identify more adaptive responses.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Let's talk about the Solution.... Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented, future-focused therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and building upon the client's strengths and resources to create positive change by establishing an engaging and collaborative therapeutic relationship with the client, focusing on their strengths, resilience, and goals for change. We will work together to help our clients identify achievable goals they would like to work towards during the course of therapy. This a time to explore times in the client's life when the problem was less severe or absent, identify exceptions to the problem, and help uncover existing strengths and resources. What is your Million Dollar Answer for success?