I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas, with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Master's degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, helping them develop effective strategies to manage mental health challenges, with the goal of fostering personal growth and supporting their transition into successful adulthood.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our initial session, we will take time to introduce ourselves and discuss specific challenges you are currently facing. This will allow me to develop a personalized plan to guide our work together throughout the subsequent sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
With over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents facing mental health challenges, I have gained a deep understanding of how to effectively communicate with this population and develop tailored strategies to help them manage their concerns. This experience has deepened my understanding of how childhood trauma can impact adulthood, and has enabled me to develop effective strategies to address these challenges with my clients, ultimately helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am passionate about working with clients who face challenges in building relationships, managing emotional and social issues, and overcoming mental health concerns. My clients are committed to personal growth and seek professional guidance to help them become the best version of themselves.
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Trauma Informed Care
In my experience working with children and adolescents, I have gained a deep understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on individuals and how it can significantly affect their daily lives and into adulthood. Currently, I focus on supporting children and adolescents in managing any behavioral symptoms that may arise as a result of trauma.
Collaborative Management and Assessment of Suicidality (CAMS)
I have worked with children and adolescents experiencing thoughts of self-harm and suicide, which has provided me with valuable experience in effectively addressing and managing such situations. Through this work, I have developed strategies to help clients understand and cope with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Compassion Focused
Throughout my years of working with children and adolescents, my primary goal has been to equip them with strategies that foster success in adulthood. To promote self-confidence and positive emotional well-being, I focus on cultivating traits such as self-acceptance and self-respect. These approaches have proven effective in supporting clients who struggle with destructive thoughts, depression, and anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In working with clients facing behavioral challenges, I have developed effective strategies to help them identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. These skills are integral in fostering positive change and supporting their overall well-being.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Recognizing the connection between emotions, identity, and unmet needs, and understanding how emotions influence cognition and behavior, is a central aspect of my approach when working with children and adolescents facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal issues. This understanding has motivated me to explore effective methods to help clients identify, manage, and constructively express their emotions.