Jolene Curtis

My interpersonal style can be described as warm, inquisitive and humorous. What I value most about therapy is unconditional positive regard for you as a client and also unconditional positive regard for myself. I also value self-care for myself and the clients I work with. Taking care of yourself is an in-depth process so you can be the best person you can be. Being aware of yourself and who you are will lead to positive outcomes and thriving as a person instead of stagnating. A favorite quote of mine is from Socrates: "An unexamined life is not worth living." As a counselor I have worked with people of many and varied backgrounds for nineteen years. I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and to work with you toward positive change and growth. My Master's degree is in Clinical Social Work, Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois. Clinical Social Work is another way of saying I help people who may be struggling with social anxiety, anxiety, panic attacks, feelings of hopelessness, sadness/not liking yourself, relational issues, identity issues and more. I look forward to getting to know you!

I exercise good self-care by enjoying working out, hiking in State and local parks, meeting up with friends for coffee, reading the classics, tatting, and making music on my hammered dulcimer.

My approach to therapy is a person-centered, integrative approach. That means my focus will be on you during our sessions together. I may utilize and integrate several therapies such as CBT, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, Rogerian therapy, and motivational interviewing to achieve your goals in our sessions. My post-graduate training is in-depth CBT, motivational interviewing, depression, mindfulness to instill a sense of peace and calm, screen addiction, anxiety/panic, the neurobiological legacy of trauma, overcoming shame from trauma, ethics, and how to do telehealth sessions well.

Our first session will be a time of getting to know each other, what you want to work on, setting goals, and ways we will work together to help you make achieving your goals a reality.