Hi! My name is Glenda mostly known as “Gigi”. I am a highly energetic and motivated Licensed Mental Health Counselor in South Florida that thrives to help others reach their undiscovered potential. I have over 15 years of experience working in mental health with diverse populations and demographics ranging from community mental health to private practice. I have a desire to innovate how mental health is perceived and facilitate treatment. My approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and the provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic process. I seek to create an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to treating mental health through evidence-based practice and techniques. FACTS: 1 in 5 U.S. adults and 1 in 6, aged 6-17, experience mental health each year (NAMI 2020) You are not alone. Help is available! Don't let depression or anxiety get in the way of becoming something more. Let me help you overcome the obstacles getting the way of living your best life. My training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, and Crisis Intervention. Make your mental health a priority today. "PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Ms. Gonzalez limits the services provided to you to those that are clinical in nature. Any requests for additional administrative services like disability certification and special accommodations (such as Emotional Support Animals letters) related to a psychological condition will have to be provided by another mental health provider. Short-term disability certification by Ms. Gonzalez will be limited to a period of time not to exceed 4 weeks, at which time those determinations will also have to be made by another mental health provider. The reason for this policy is to avoid having the performance of administrative functions interfere with your therapy."
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Understanding themselves better, healing emotional wounds, learning effective coping skills, boosting self-esteem and self-acceptance, improving relationships, making positive changes and personal growth, building resilience and managing stress, and enhancing problem-solving abilities.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Talk therapy: This involves engaging in conversations with clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress. I Psychodynamic therapy: Rooted in psychoanalytic theory, psychodynamic therapy aims to uncover unconscious conflicts and unresolved issues that may contribute to a client's difficulties. Mindfulness-based approaches: Techniques derived from mindfulness practices, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), can be used to cultivate present-moment awareness and develop a non-judgmental attitude towards one's experiences. Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT): SFBT focuses on identifying and building upon a client's strengths and resources to create practical solutions for their challenges. Expressive therapies: These therapies incorporate creative and expressive arts, such as art therapy, music therapy, or dance/movement therapy, to help clients explore and express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Psychoeducation: Providing clients with information about their condition, treatment options, and coping strategies can be an essential part of therapy.