THERAPEUTIC MODELS

"Never underestimate the power you have to take

your life in a new direction." ~ Germany Kent

I am committed to creating a space that embodies warmth, safety, and trust, as I come alongside you on your journey towards healing and empowerment. I prefer to tailor my therapeutic approach to the unique needs and personality of each individual client, however, I do draw most frequently from the following therapeutic modalities:

Social Services

Medical family therapist will provide the following: Observation of patient behavior; Assessing needs; Create treatment strategies; Diagnose psychological, behavioral, and emotional disorders; Develop and put treatment plans in place; Collaborate with doctors and medical professionals; Administer social service programs; and Psycho-educate patient’s families during treatment. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on challenging and changing cognitive distortions and behaviors, helps to improve emotional regulation, and assists in development of personal coping strategies that targets solving current issues. This form of treatment will have patient learn to recognize one’s distorted thinking that are creating problems; using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations; learn skills to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body; and other skills and tools. Through exercises in session as well as “homework,” patient can learn to change their maladaptive thoughts, problematic emotions, and behavior.

Person-Centered Therapy

Client/Person-centered therapy focuses on assisting patient with self-acceptance; increase self-understanding; decrease levels of defensiveness, insecurity, and guilt; and increase ability to experience and express feelings in the here and now. This form of treatment allows the patient to lead the discussion while the therapist’s role as a facilitator is to set the stage in helping the patient do what is necessary for growth, change, and self-actualization.