I'm Dorene Fanning, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience supporting individuals. I specialize in anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, gerontology (the multidisciplinary scientific study of aging) and work with Adults and Geriatric clients. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported on their journey toward healing.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and client-centered. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Solution Focused Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor each session to what works best for you. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a partnership — we'll work together at your pace, with your goals at the center of everything we do.
Our first session is really about getting to know each other — there's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with. I'll ask about what brought you to therapy, what's been on your mind, and what you're hoping to achieve. By the end, you'll have a sense of how we can work together and what our next steps might look like. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard and hopeful.
