My name is Maurianna, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I have been practicing individual therapy, with adult clients, in a variety of settings since 2005. I have provided counseling and therapy services in community mental health centers, substance abuse (rehab/detox) facilities, and psychiatric hospitals and correctional environments. I trauma treatment but also specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. As a trauma therapist, I work with a number of clients who have experienced childhood trauma, traumatic events they have witnessed or have been a victim of (domestic abuse/violence, sexual assaults), as well as individuals who have served in the military. I believe they everyone should have the opportunity to heal from events in their life that they had no control over, nor should they have to continue to suffer, as a result of witnessing a traumatic event.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
While the first session is often one used for us to get to know each other, begin to establish a therapeutic relationship and for me to get a better understanding of how best I can help and support you, subsequent sessions will be used to discuss your issues and concerns and to help you walk with helpful skills you can incorporate into your daily life. In addition, being able to walk away from the session with new insights into perspectives into how you can move forward and live the type of life you desire is what I want all clients to get from sessions with me.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a variety of treatment methods when working with clients. I am a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. I am also certified in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and have significant training and experience with the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. However, my approach to counseling is eclectic; I prefer to discuss with clients what style works best for them, while incorporating components from a variety of treatment methods into the counseling session.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths include my ability to just listen; often clients are missing someone in their life who has the ability to listen, non-judgmentally and objectively, while helping them to see different perspectives of an issue.