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Sammie Babbie, MSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Sammie Babbie

Sammie Babbie

(she/her)

MSW
20 years of experience
Virtual

Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Masters level Social Worker (LMSW) based in MIchigan. I received my master's degree from Wayne State University, and I have been practicing for 20 years. I have worked in a school system in the initial part of my career, and I also worked in inpatient and outpatient mental health departments. over the years I have helped improve the lives of adults and children struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, disabilities, sever mental illness among many other challenges.

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

During our first session and after a brief interdiction, we will review current challenges and we will customize a plan of action that we can focus on for future sessions.

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

Having worked with adults and children who face challenges in the last 20 years I have developed a strong skill in identifying root causes and worked closely with my clients develop a well-tailored treatment plan that leads to foreseeable progress.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have incorporated CBT to reach client's treatment goals. in current employment I use CBT therapy to identify clients' primary goals. CBT incorporates a triangle relationship between thoughts, feelings and behavior. Initially, as a CBT Therapist I will assist clients in identifying troubling issues, such as anger, fear, worry or self-image, for e.g. Through a collaborate relationship that consist of setting an action plans and assigned homework. During the sessions, the client will break down an over whelming issues into smaller manageable ones by using CBT techniques and tools. CBT is active short-term therapy which focuses on the present. CBT teaches client skills and techniques to cope and alter behavior.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing (MI) approach assist clients in changing behavior by increasing their motivation. It's a non-confrontational person-center approach which validates the individual's thoughts and feelings of ambivalence or resistance to change. MI employes clinical strategies such as reflective listening, expressing acceptance of patience goals.

Faith based therapy

Faith based counseling provides emotional and spiritual support that can help the client deal with variety of issues. I consider my client's religion and culture and how it impacts their decisions and related issues that they are dealing with. Whether my client actually discuss spiritual subjects or incorporate religious practices into your sessions is up to the client. A faith-based therapist can help you connect the work you are doing in therapy to the spiritual path you follow.