My name is Lisa and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I am Puerto Rican, bilingual (Spanish and English), and have been conducting psychotherapy sessions for the last 6 years. I have experience working with people of all races, backgrounds, ages, and socioeconomic status. My approach to therapy is meeting a client where they are, what their goals are for therapy, and I remind them that they are the expert of their life (knowing themselves the best). Mi nombre es Lisa y soy trabajadora social clínica autorizada en el estado de Nueva York. Soy puertorriqueña, bilingüe (español e inglés) y he realizado sesiones de psicoterapia durante los últimos 6 años. Tengo experiencia trabajando con personas de todas las razas, orígenes, edades y niveles socioeconómicos. Mi enfoque de la terapia es encontrar al cliente dónde se encuentra, cuáles son sus objetivos para la terapia y recordarle que eres el experto de su vida (conociéndose mejor a sí mismo).
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In their first session, we will be discussing about your mental health history, family background, any history with substance abuse, encounters with law enforcement, trauma history (if any), and any health issues that may affect your mental health. We will also discuss what are your goals for therapy, expectations from therapist, and any questions you may have about the therapeutic process. En su primera sesión, hablaremos sobre su historial de salud mental, antecedentes familiares, cualquier historial de abuso de sustancias, encuentros con las autoridades, antecedentes de trauma (si corresponde) y cualquier problema de salud que pueda afectar su salud mental. También hablaremos cuáles son sus objetivos para la terapia, las expectativas del terapeuta y cualquier pregunta que pueda tener sobre el proceso terapéutico.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My sense of humor, empathetic nature, and ability to give corrective feedback in a non-judgmental manner are my greatest strengths as a therapist. Mi sentido del humor, mi forma de ser empática, y mi capacidad para dar comentario correctiva sin juzgar son mis mayores cualidades como terapeuta.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with anyone who would like a change in their life and is determined to make a commitment to themselves to make these changes to improve their quality of life. Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD symptoms can affect a person's daily life, and we can work together to process the emotions behind the symptoms. I also enjoy working with college students, professionals, and people who would like guidance on where to go career-wise. Disfruto trabajar con cualquiera que desee un cambio en su vida y esté decidido a comprometerse consigo mismo a realizar estos cambios para mejorar su calidad de vida. Los síntomas de ansiedad, depresión y trastorno de estrés postraumático pueden afectar la vida diaria de una persona y podemos trabajar juntos para procesar las emociones detrás de los síntomas. También disfruto trabajar con estudiantes universitarios, profesionales y personas que desean orientación sobre hacia dónde ir en su carrera.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients to re-write automatic, intrusive thoughts. We take what is true and what is false about the statement and re-write it so that it can be more realistic and empathetic towards the client.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness helps clients ground themselves and feel more present. We use our five senses to observe our surroundings and positive imagery to help detach from daily stressors.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) helps with re-writing automatic thoughts about a person that stem from a traumatic event. At times, clients may have core beliefs about themselves due to their trauma. TF- CBT helps a client with re-writing their beliefs about themselves, the world, and others.
Faith based therapy
A person's faith can help with giving people a sense of hope and a sense that a higher power is helping to protect them and guide them throughout their life. We explore a person's personal religious beliefs and how it has helped their view of the world and helped them cope with life stressors.
Feminist
A feminist approach to therapy helps clients to understand the equality between genders, and to work through any biases a person may have due to society or familial upbringing.