I work with Adolescents and Adults who are struggling with stress and anxiety, the effects of trauma, attachment issues, and Parenting concerns. I have an Individualized approach that allows me to join with Clients on their journey toward growth and healing.
I'm Christine Manuel, LCSW, a Client centered and goal oriented Therapist. I earned my Masters Degree from the University of Chicago, and I have been in this field for over 18 years.
I love working with people, and I think my genuine interest and investment in my Clients shows. I find that trust and collaboration within the therapeutic relationship allows Clients to feel comfortable to really put in the work. I also have extensive Clinical training, and I am able to build a Client centered treatment plan specifically focused on Individual needs.
I am EMDR trained through emdria. I am in the process of becoming certified. I use EMDR with clients suffering from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life events.
I am a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner. I work with Adults to process their current Adult Attachment style as well as processing Childhood Attachment, and how attachment may be impacting Parenting.
I have used Cognitive Behavioral interventions throughout my time in the field. These interventions can be particularly helpful when working to reduce the power of negative thought patterns and increasing positive more useful thought patterns.
Trauma focused CBT aims to target thought patterns that are related to trauma (childhood, medical, sexual, racial, etc.)
In our first session together, I hope to get an idea of the symptoms you are experiencing and what you would like to get out of therapy. I may need to ask quite a few questions, but I also hope to start to develop trust within the therapeutic relationship by listening to your wants and needs.
