My name is Mary McMillian Minor. I have been a school counselor and a mental health counselor for forty years. I also worked as a special-education teacher for 20 years, helping me understand students with disabilities and parents navigating the available service for their children. My passion is helping individuals navigate the challenges of life. I instill my clients with the superpower of Resilience.
In my practice, I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach. In essence, I feel that what a person thinks will influence their behavior. If maladaptive thought processes are altered and negative thoughts confronted then healing and positive behavioral change will occur.
Establishing a warm, nonjudgmental space right from the start is a wonderful way to build a rapport of trust and safety. Active listening during the sharing of their story suggests to the client that I am empathic to their plight which will lower their anxiety in presenting information. At the end of the first session, I want clients to feel a sense of hope and empowerment.
