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Rastonya Lee

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Grief, Loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, and Stress

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I join in collaboration and congruency with my clients demonstrating warmth, empathy, and genuineness--fundamental to the development of a therapeutic relationship. CBT is designed to bring in balance with use of tools and resources based on functioning of the person. My personal philosophy of life for counseling is that 'serene tranquility' coupled with 'bringing in balance' is cornerstone to the rejuvenation of Hope. It is the road to recovery; for restoration of faith from doubt/grief/loss; for personal growth and development; for understanding self and functioning in relationships with others; and, with building self-confidence and -esteem geared towards recognizing inherent characteristic qualities of life: worth, value, and validation. CBT helps with understanding the functional roles of all emotions, both positive and negative, and their impact on behavioral responses. I believe that you are the expert and pilot of your own life; and, am here to assist you with navigating your life journey by providing a safe and caring space free of judgment as your life co-pilot. My approach is one of warmth, that is proven Results-Oriented.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am trained and specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); and, Brief Solution-Focused Intervention (BSF-i) which both are research-based, empirically validated, and evidence-based practicing skill-sets to provide care by: -Identifying root/core causes related to client's presenting concerns which may manifest as trauma, disconnection, dissociation, self-doubt, loss of hope, and others that can lead to in-crisis/life-threatening episodes, stress, anxiety, depression, co-dependency uncared for or unmanaged with intent; and, most all DSM-V symptoms of inclusion and diagnoses. This includes identifying and working to understand the client's functional information-processing system which involves problem-solving and decision-making as a result of conditioned behavior (automatic thought-processes, followed by feelings and emotions, and behavioral responses) Other integral parts of the CBT care experience are: -How the role of the environment impacts human existence, engagement, and relationships -Cultural Diversity: Understanding and helping the client to understand their value systems and self-worth and how the negative and positive polarities influence their internal processing system, worldview, and responses to environmental systems -Resolving conflict in relationships with others to build healthy relationships with exploring boundaries, the steps to rules of engagement, and the varying types of relationships -Self-Acceptance: which involves stepping stones of self-esteem, self-confidence, self-understanding leading to self-efficacy, and self-actualization -How the 4 Phases of the Lifespan play dynamic roles in the growth/engagement/decline processes. Essentially, the CBT Model (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) consists of 4 indicators: 1) Environment 2)Thought-perception 3)Feelings/emotional-processing 4)Behavioral responses which often align with the four preferences of personality-type development.

What you can expect from our first session

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and/or groups ranging from ages 18 and beyond from ALL WALKS of life. I believe that while validating and honoring my clients' belief systems are of the upmost importance, it is also important to understand cultural diversity which is an integral part of one's identity. Therefore, the client that I am best positioned to serve is the one who knows this of me: "I see you; and, I hear you. You are enough!"

During the first session I work to guide my clients towards identifying a Treatment Plan moving towards Self-Efficacy and Self-Actualization with use of Goals & Interventions as a result of what my client shares as their reason for seeking mental health wellness. This is accomplished by visiting with 'Talk Therapy' surrounding the client's concerns; and, including the therapeutic legal requirements regarding use of assessments to establish the client's functional baseline. Answering and attending to any of my client's questions regarding Informed Consent and legal mandates for Duty-to-Warn; and, a discussion of 'structure-of-engagement for: period of the episode of care; length of in-session time; recurrent or as-we-go scheduling, telehealth therapy via video or audio,' HIPPA compliancy for privacy and confidentiality, being in a safe non-judgmental space; and other needs/requests are explored.

Thank you for choosing me; I look forward to walking with you during this part of your Life Journey!


Rastonya's style is

Empowering
Warm
Affirming

Insurance carriers Rastonya accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Rastonya

MEd (Master of Education) at University of North Texas
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas, Georgia)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)