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How would your clients and colleagues describe you as a therapist?
Clients and colleagues might say that my therapist superpower is my ability to actively listen and empathize. I excel at creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves. I have a knack for understanding and validating their emotions, which helps foster trust and encourages open communication.
How have your personal experiences helped your work with your clients?
I have lived experience of healing my own trauma. I have been a student of EMDR and somatic work to experientially reconnect with my body/mind system. By having a deep understanding of various challenges and struggles, I can offer empathy, compassion, and insight. Personal experiences can also provide me with a unique perspective and enhance my ability to offer guidance and support.
What does a typical session with you look like?
Generally, a session begins with myself and client discussing the client’s concerns, goals, and progress since the previous session. I will ask open-ended questions to encourage reflection and exploration. If we need to reprocess trauma, I will develop of list of trauma targets for reprocessing with you. If we are focusing on relationships and sex, I will assign exercises for you to practice on your own or with a partner.
Short Term (Solution-focused, etc.)
Ideal for those who are coming in with a specific problem they’d like to address and gain clarity on. Typically, short term therapies are present focused and do not dive deep into your past.
Structured
Structured therapies are goal and progress oriented. Therapists may incorporate psychoeducation and a specific “curriculum.” In order to stay on track, therapists may provide worksheets and homework.
Insight-oriented (Psychodynamic, Existential, etc.)
Exploring the past and making connections to present issues can help clients gain insight. Getting to the root of the issue and finding deeper self-awareness can help with long-term change.
Non-directive (Humanistic, Person-centered, etc.)
Going with the flow and seeing where it leads.
Behavioral (CBT, DBT, etc.)
Focuses on changing potentially unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors by addressing problematic thought patterns and specific providing coping skills.
Trauma Focused (EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.)
Recognizing the connection between trauma experiences and your emotional and behavioral responses, trauma focused therapy seeks to help you heal from traumas.
