My world view is flexible and my understanding is strong concerning multicultural issues in clinical practice. As confident as I am of my acumen, being able to communicate when things aren't working, and then offering to refer the client to another professional who may be able to better aid them makes me a good, self-aware and humble counselor
As for my theoretical orientation, I have a fondness for Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which has its merits working with substance abuse patients. However, Person Centered Theory (PCT) and Narrative Theory (NT) are what I perceive will be using with my clientele as follows:
My PCT approach would attend to the natural potential to self-actualize. I would focus on building a therapeutic alliance through the tenets - genuineness, unconditional positive regard, empathy – from which will serve to create an environment of safety, growth and discovery of the person s/he is to become.
Through my NT approach, I would elicit the stories or narratives s/he uses to inform and organize their sense of reality and explore how those stories describe and shape their perspectives on their past, present, and future. I would take into consideration how culture influences their stories. I would pay keen attention to detail being left out (the omissions) of their problem-saturated stories. Sessions would focus on re-authoring their singular story to establish (or, at least, consider) alternatives and options to their stories.
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 010278
WA LMHC LH 61378170
NJ LPC 37PC00886800
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Sandy has had a tremendous impact on my growth and development. She is a compassionate therapist who has allowed me to express my thoughts and feelings openly while continually guiding me to reach my goals. I would highly recomend her if you needing someone to help you implement changes to better your life, family, and relationships.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Sandy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I am very grateful to have her.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Sandy for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
She is wonderful she is kind and objective
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Sandy for 2 weeks
Sandy makes you feel like you can open up to her from the very beginning and makes you feel comfortable to express what you need to express.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Sandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Was skeptical going into the first session, but I knew shortly after our first session, that luckily, I had found a compassionate therapist who understands what I'm looking to get out of therapy. Always excited for my upcoming sessions! Would recommend Sandy time and time again.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Sandy for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Sandy is a thoughtful therapist who manages to get me talking when no other therapist was able. She recalls past details and ties then together with new facts to help me better understand myself. She's great and I don't wish to leave her.
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Sandy for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management