Alicia Gomes
Hi, my name is Alicia and I am here to assist you with decreasing your anxiety or depression symptoms, and the burden of having to work towards overcoming it. This includes identifying triggers that stop you from working towards your goals. If you are struggling to be kind to yourself and be present in what your life holds, I am here to help you. Having a healthy life includes balance. Finding balance won't be easy, but we can work towards getting through it together. How will we work through obstacles together? By using a whole person self approach to address your needs. A few of my counseling approaches include cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and client-centered therapy.
Also, if you are struggling to be kind to yourself and be present in what your life holds, I am here to help you.
Seeking therapy isn't easy. Life can be so overwhelming, and seeking therapy can be a lifesaver. Everyone deserves a safe space to be heard. You deserve a safe space to be heard.
First session
Clients will be informed that they will not be judged. Creating an atmosphere to allow clients to express themselves freely. Our first session consists of an initial assessment. We will review current symptoms you may be experiencing, and create a treatment plan with goals you can express you want to work towards. In the following session, we will discuss the diagnosis you met criteria for and go from there.
Strengths
My biggest strength will include providing a safe place for you to talk and be heard while including the therapeutic approach needed to assist you with working towards your goal/goals. My approach stands out because when you feel safe, you will be more comfortable to talk about current issues, stressors, and barriers. Providing insight and assisting you with coming to your own conclusion of how you want to proceed is key.
Ideal clients
Client's who want to talk/discuss their goals, home life, work life, relationships, transitional periods, or just need to vent. While discussing these issues and barriers we will work through and still work towards therapy goals. Sigma's to mental health and therapy can create negative stereotypes and misunderstandings, our open conversations debunk the myths . You owe it to yourself to prove to yourself that life can get better when you put in the work and give yourself a chance at a better quality of life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This is commonly is for patient who are experience depression and anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing
Using the strengths based approach, motivating the client on a weekly basis.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation on your issues and diagnosis is important and key for learning as you work towards your goals.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
We will be able to address anything that you feel is an issue and work towards a solution.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense SW21404