Hello! I'm happy your here! Let’s figure this out together. I am a Licensed clinical Social worker with 7 years of experience working with clients to help navigate through unresolved trauma. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-focused rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I refer to my first session with a client as a "Clear the Air Session" we're really taking a deep dive into who they are and the factors that got them to where they are now. Questions that I ask are "why therapy?" and "Why now?". Start with introductions and learning more about their learning styles.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having specialized working with adolescent girls for over eight years, allowed me to master the skill of meeting clients where they are. Understanding their environment and the foundational and environmental factors that impact and for their lives. Having the knowledge and skill set with various population makes it easy for me to create a specialized, tailored, and intentional plan for each client that not only helps maximize this time together but capitalize on the end result obtaining measurable progress.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I fully enjoy working with clients that are overwhelmed in life they feel stuck, alone, and a lack of emotional support in their day to day lives. My clients have enough hope and value in the possibilities of being the best version their selves and just need some tools, resources, and guidance to achieve it.

About Kristel Avilus

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