LCSW, 6 years of experience
I'm Daph, a bilingual psychotherapist (I speak English and Spanish) who was born and raised in Chicago. I work with adults ages 25 and up. I incorporate CBT (cognitive based therapy) into my sessions as I help clients to process and reflect upon their life journey. My goal is always to provide each client with coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges.
The first session can be awkward, right? Trust me, it'll be ok. I'll spend time gathering information about your background (place of birth, family, etc), ask what you'd like to accomplish in therapy and ask if you've ever been in therapy before. Think of it as a informal conversation. The best part is that you can share as much or as little as you would like :)
I'm an empathic listener, a transparent therapist and will hold you accountable for taking control of your life.
Ideally, I'd work with someone who is committed, open and willing to engage in therapy who speak either English or Spanish.
"Change your thoughts. Change your life." This quote speaks to the importance of CBT and as a clinician, I aim to help clients navigate through their life journey by equipping them with appropriate coping mechanisms to transform the way that they view themselves and the world around them.