Andrea Puente

Hi, my name is Andrea Puente, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about teaching individuals the necessary tools and techniques you may need to improve your mood, reduce stress, and overcome challenges.

My therapeutic approach with you is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy interventions. Some of the interventions include journaling, keeping a thought record, identifying cognitive distortions, educating you on adaptive thinking strategies, behavior activation, sleep hygiene, and building communication skills. By learning and utilizing these skills, this will eventually lead to an increase in positive outlook and improved mood.

Setting goals for treatment is helpful not only for you but also in guiding my therapeutic approach. Early during our sessions, through my interview techniques and assessments, I will help you develop goals by discussing needs, stressors, and areas of desired change. By ensuring we are addressing your needs and tracking our progress with your identified goals, this will ensure we are working towards addressing the needs that brought you to seeking therapy.