Delisha is a compassionate and highly skilled Mental Health Counselor specializing in supporting individuals struggling with low self-esteem, relationship issues, self-sabotage, difficulty with emotional management, intrusive thoughts, emotional eating, harmful eating patterns, and low motivation (and much more!) that causes people to not meet their personal goal(s). With 6 years of experience in the field and over 15 years of post-graduate studies, Delisha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from western and eastern medical practices that allows for a highly unique therapeutic approach for the individual. Delisha is genuinely committed to helping her clients overcome their challenges and achieve personal growth... once in for all. #Ready2GrowIn2024? #FreedYourselfIn2023? #Knowledgeofsellllc
Delisha earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a prestigious institution, where she focused her research on self-esteem, emotional well-being, and relationship dynamics. She completed her clinical training at renowned mental health facilities, where she honed her therapeutic skills in working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Delisha adopts a client-centered and integrative approach to therapy, tailoring her interventions to meet each client’s unique needs and preferences. She creates a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Drawing from various evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and solution-focused therapy, she helps clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Many people find Delisha to be down to earth, non-judgmental, open, and honest. Frequently, clients report feeling heard, seen, and deeply understood. You may feel like you're in the presence of a warm and caring best friend, mother, sister, or aunt. Delisha has the ability to understand her clients deepest unexpressed emotions. However, she is careful to respect her client's psychological ability and readiness to confront the issue(s) they are seeking mental health treatment for, so you will not be forced to work on an issue until you are ready- feel free to go at your own pace. Gental confrontation maybe used to push you towards your best self when the natural opportunity presents itself during treatment.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Areas of Expertise:1. Low Self-Esteem: Delisha understands the significant impact low self-esteem can have on overall well-being and personal relationships. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and self-compassion techniques, she helps individuals develop a healthier self-concept, challenge self-critical thoughts, and cultivate self-acceptance.
2. Relationship Issues: Delisha has extensive experience in helping individuals navigate relationship difficulties, whether they involve romantic partners, family members, or friends. She provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore communication patterns, improve conflict resolution skills, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
3. Self-Sabotage: Many individuals struggle with self-sabotaging behaviors that hinder their personal and professional growth. Delisha employs various therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness techniques, to help clients uncover the underlying causes of self-sabotage and develop effective strategies for overcoming it.
4. Dealing with Difficult Emotions: Delisha recognizes that managing intense emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, or grief can be overwhelming. She offers evidence-based interventions, such as emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction, to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms, regulate their emotions, and achieve emotional balance.
5. Low Motivation to Follow-Up with Goals: Many individuals struggle with motivation and find it challenging to follow through with their goals. Delisha understands the complex factors that contribute to low motivation and works collaboratively with clients to identify obstacles, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to increase motivation and accountability.
Delisha adopts a client-centered and integrative approach to therapy, tailoring her interventions to meet each client’s unique needs and preferences. She creates a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Drawing from various evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and solution-focused therapy, she helps clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Delisha firmly believes in the transformative power of therapy and is
About Delisha Isabell
Appointments
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used form of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is based on the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors, and that by changing our thoughts, we can change how we feel and act.
Here is how CBT typically works:
1. **Identification of negative thought patterns**: In CBT, the therapist helps the individual identify negative or distorted thought patterns that contribute to their emotional distress or problematic behaviors. These thoughts are often automatic and deeply ingrained.
2. **Challenging negative thoughts**: Once negative thought patterns are identified, the therapist helps the individual challenge these thoughts by examining the evidence for and against them. This process aims to replace irrational or unhelpful thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones.
3. **Behavioral strategies**: CBT also involves the development of behavioral strategies to help individuals change unhelpful behaviors that may be reinforcing negative thought patterns or contributing to their difficulties. This may involve setting specific goals, developing coping skills, or engaging in exposure therapy to confront fears or anxieties.
4. **Homework assignments**: In CBT, individuals are often given homework assignments to practice the skills they are learning in therapy and to apply them in real-life situations. This helps reinforce learning and facilitate lasting change.
5. **Monitoring progress**: Throughout the therapy process, individuals and therapists work together to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. CBT is typically a structured and goal-oriented approach, with a focus on achieving specific outcomes within a relatively short period of time.
CBT has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. It is often used in combination with other therapeutic approaches or medications, depending on the individual's needs.
Overall, CBT is a practical and evidence-based therapy that helps individuals develop skills to manage their thoughts and emotions more effectively, leading to improved mental health and well-being.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, it has since been adapted and shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions characterized by emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and difficulty in interpersonal relationships.
Here are some key components and interventions used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
1. **Mindfulness**: DBT emphasizes the practice of mindfulness, which involves being present in the moment, observing and describing experiences without judgment. Mindfulness skills help individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and learn to respond to them in a more effective way.
2. **Distress Tolerance**: DBT teaches individuals skills to tolerate and cope with distressing emotions without resorting to harmful or impulsive behaviors. These skills help individuals manage crises, tolerate emotional pain, and avoid making situations worse through impulsive actions.
3. **Emotion Regulation**: DBT helps individuals identify and regulate their emotions more effectively. Clients learn to understand the function of emotions, identify triggers, and develop strategies to manage intense emotions in a healthy way.
4. **Interpersonal Effectiveness**: DBT focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Clients learn how to set boundaries, assert their needs, and navigate conflicts in relationships while maintaining self-respect and promoting mutual respect.
5. **Dialectical Strategies**: The term "dialectical" in DBT refers to the balance between acceptance and change. Therapists in DBT use dialectical strategies to help individuals accept themselves and their current circumstances while also working towards change and growth.
6. **Individual Therapy and Skills Training**: DBT typically involves a combination of individual therapy sessions and skills training groups. In individual therapy, clients work with a therapist to address specific issues and develop personalized treatment goals. Skills training groups focus on teaching practical skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
DBT is often used to treat conditions such as borderline personality disorder, self-harm behaviors, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and mood disorders. It is a structured and evidence-based therapy that helps individuals build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and enhance their quality of life.
EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy approach that helps individuals process distressing memories and emotions that are the result of traumatic experiences. During EMDR therapy, the individual recalls the traumatic event while simultaneously focusing on external stimuli such as hand movements or sounds that stimulate bilateral brain activity. This process is believed to help the brain reprocess the traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and allows the individual to develop more adaptive coping mechanisms. EMDR is often used to treat conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and has been found to be effective in helping individuals recover from the effects of trauma.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapeutic approach that conceptualizes the mind as a system of different "parts" or subpersonalities, each with its own unique characteristics, emotions, and beliefs. In IFS therapy, the therapist helps the individual explore and understand these internal parts, working towards healing and integration.
The core principles of IFS include:
1. **Self**: The idea that everyone has a core or true self that is compassionate, curious, and connected. The goal of IFS therapy is to help individuals access and strengthen this self-leadership capacity.
2. **Parts**: The belief that individuals have various parts within them, each with its own perspective, emotions, and motivations. These parts can be protective, wounded, or carrying out specific roles.
3. **Healing**: The focus on healing and transforming relationships within the internal system, fostering cooperation and harmony among different parts.
Therapists using the IFS approach work collaboratively with clients to identify, understand, and develop a harmonious relationship with their internal parts. By facilitating communication, understanding, and compassion within the internal system, individuals can achieve greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses guided relaxation, focused attention, and suggestion to help individuals enter a state of heightened awareness, known as hypnosis. In this state, the individual is more open to suggestions and therapeutic interventions aimed at addressing a wide range of issues, including behavioral patterns, emotional challenges, and physical symptoms.
During a hypnotherapy session, a trained therapist guides the individual into a state of deep relaxation and concentration. While in this state, the individual remains fully aware and in control but is more receptive to positive suggestions and imagery that can help bring about desired changes in thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
Hypnotherapy can be used to address various conditions, such as anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight management, pain management, and improving self-esteem. It is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques to enhance treatment outcomes.
It is important to note that hypnotherapy is not a form of mind control, and individuals cannot be made to do anything against their will while under hypnosis. The effectiveness of hypnotherapy can vary from person to person, and it is essential to work with a qualified and experienced hypnotherapist for optimal results.
