I'm a relatively simple person and therapist. After working in restaurants and bars since I was 14 I learned the power of listening to people. Obstacles came and went and I completed my masters/licensure back in 2016 (worked at a bar while learning addiction counseling lol). I pretty much only know how to do counseling so don't ask me about much else hahaha. I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety/Panic, Mens Issues, LGBTQIA+, life transitions.
I believe building rapport with the client is super important. I change up my techniques depending on what we need in session. If you aren't a visualizer I move away from experiential work ect. My feelings don't get hurt easily. The entire psych field is has been moving towards mind and body integration so I commonly use somatic techniques in session. Shuttling/Open chair Gestalt; Miracle Question; CBT; Radical acceptance, skill building.
First session is a lot of information gathering and disseminating. Getting a history is important to learn about what has happened in your life. We will both be a little nervous and we don't care right??!!
