Lillian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with various years of experience working in a variety of different mental health settings, including outpatient, inpatient and addiction. She utilizes a strength-based perspective offering a holistic approach that includes a traditional therapeutic process, anti-oppressive/liberation, meditation/mindfulness and self-care practices to promote healing and attainment of maximum potential. Lillian received her bachelor’s degree from Herbert Lehman College, City University of New York, in Social Work. She also earned a master’s degree from the Adelphi University School of Social Work. As an ally who stands in solidarity with refugees and immigrants of any status, Lillian incorporates cultural sensitivity into her work to accommodate different values and attitudes of various cultures and diverse populations.
Together, we will explore past, present, and future relationships, and make meaningful changes in your life. From there, we will set goals, and work together in subsequent sessions to make these goals a reality.
Lillian is a down-to-earth therapist who believes in providing a safe and supportive space where individuals can be authentic while overcoming their barriers. She believes that no one is exempt from needing assistance in remembering true greatness from within. Lillian empowers, motivates and encourages individuals, couples and families by providing strategies to assist them in working through life changes utilizing Problem-Solving techniques, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma-focused therapy. Lillian also uses psychoanalytical and psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. Her therapeutic focus includes, but is not limited to, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, depression, bereavement, cultural and diversity issues, anger management, domestic violence, sexual, and childhood trauma, life transitions, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, and substance abuse.
In my practice, CBT serves as a cornerstone of my therapeutic approach. I utilize various CBT techniques to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, such as cognitive distortions and automatic negative thoughts. By teaching clients, the skills to identify and challenge these thoughts, I help them develop a more balanced and realistic view of themselves and the world.
During therapy sessions, I utilize a trauma-informed approach to help patients process and heal from their traumatic experiences. This involves the use of evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused therapies. I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring that they are supported throughout their healing journey.
In my practice, I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that is respectful of cultural diversity. Culturally sensitive therapy has given me a deeper understanding of my clients' cultural backgrounds and has allowed me to create therapy experiences that are truly tailored to their needs. By embracing cultural diversity and incorporating culturally sensitive approaches, I aim to provide a supportive and empowering environment for clients, leading to more effective therapeutic outcomes.