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New to Grow
My name is Olayinka Okin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the Mental Health and Social Services fields for about 7 years serving Fresno and Madera County. I have 4 years experience working in Psychiatry facilities and 1 year plus experience working in Mobile Crisis. I have provided services to individuals, children, youth, and family.
What my clients can expect from the first session is information about how therapy works. I think it is crucial for my clients to understand the basic fundamentals of a therapeutic session to ensure clarity and realistic expectations. My clients can also expect a Licensed Therapist who is empathetic and non-biased because life can be challenging and I want to ensure that my client feel safe in sessions to process their emotions adequately.
My greatest strength as a Licensed Therapist is my empathetic and empowerment approach.
Clients are navigating life issues that appears in forms of anxiety, past or recent trauma that manifesting in suicidal ideations, irrational thoughts, and maladaptive behaviors. As a Licensed Therapist, my main goal is to provide healthy coping skills and problem solving interventions that provide support to the client in managing difficult life's challenges. I provide treatment goals that are tailored to each individual client needs because therapy is not "a one size fits all."
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Providing support using mindfulness techniques, addressing distress tolerance, managing emotions, and addressing maladaptive behavior stem from previous traumatic experience.
Trauma Informed Care
Providing support using mindfulness techniques, addressing distress tolerance, managing emotions, and addressing maladaptive behavior stem from previous traumatic experience.