Thank you for joining Better Help! My name is Lacresha Reid White and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 3+ years of clinical practice with providing therapy. However, I have worked in the mental health field for quite some time. I have worked with a variety of populations, including young adult to late adults. In previous years, I have worked and advocated for more support and resources for aged out foster youth. My passion is helping others to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles. At least once a week, I facilitate a group at a local homeless shelter providing encouragement, insight, and support.
My technique or style for therapy is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy theoretical framework. I would love to provide you with more information and increase your insight regarding how these models will be effective in treatment. I have experience with severe and persistent disorders, including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and other forms, Major Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, and Anxiety -- just to name a few.
Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK 24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.
Reach out for help is the first step. The next step is developing a trusting therapeutic relationship to work through presenting goals. The goal is to improve skills and ability to function.
I look forward to working with you!
-Lacresha Reid White, LCSWC
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
MD LCSW-C 21189