Question 1

I don’t feel like I have a major problem. Can I still benefit from therapy?

Accepted Answer

There is healing and growth that we can all benefit from at different points in time and in our lives. There are many ways we assess together your need for additional support. Through our Initial consultation call while still a prospective client, then a mental health screening before we begin our work and then in our first two months of assessment and ongoing work together as an actual client.

We continue to assess your areas of need or growth to determine personal, tailored and individualized goals together on the therapeutic journey. You know yourself, your pain points, your current functioning, your needs and your future visions best.

I have been trained, certified and have knowledge of human behavior, growth and mental and emotional tips, tricks and tools towards living a wholistically congruent and balanced and healthy life. Together we determine what is best for you and how to best address what has brought you in need of our services and support.

Question 2

How will I know if therapy is working?

Accepted Answer

This looks different for different people. From beginning, in the middle and all the way to your determined or desired end. But in general, you will feel and think differently and even experience changes emotionally, spiritually, physiologically and even physically different with time.

In most instances we find that clients come in during crisis, move through awareness, make some changes, practice new skills and awareness and then move on to maintenance and growth. Often times continuing this work for the sake of support and accountability. This may also happen in one area while new or different areas might rise to the surface or move at different paces or be at different stages. Therapy is not a straight or ascending line and neither is healing. We discuss this together often.

Question 3

What does the first session look like?

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In the first session we establish our collaborative work together, set expectations of our working process and begin to build rapport and trust. I also begin the journey to learn more about you, your history, your perception of what you see as the “problem/problems”, as well as what brought you to this work at this time.

Question 4

What kind of clients do you typically work with?

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As a wellness, relationship and family coach and licensed therapist, I provide a brave, safe and sacred space for personal connection, growth and development in your life. I am also a Life & Business coach with advanced training and certification in Coaching, Assessment & Social Work. I understand that life is a journey full of changes that can be opportunities for transformation if you have the courage, motivation and skills to embrace them. If you want results in redesigning your life, at major transitions or crossroads, areas of success but others of disappointment, frustrated, stuck, or wanting a more balanced life? If you are ready to do the work on making your life better, I am the person to come alongside you on that journey. I offer support, accountability, and practical steps from a mind, spirit and soul perspective, the way I we are created and perform at our best. Especially for those also in the healing or service provisions like therapist, pastors, ministers, coaches, entrepreneurs, police or care givers and others.

Women's and immigrant issues, millennials issues, generational diversity, gender equality and such point of views are near and dear to my life and heart, and I speak to them all the time. My own immigrant, cultural and gender issues have especially sensitized me to yours. I intentionally serve girls and women, as well as receptive men, who are on their own journeys as they find their own voice and tell their own stories, while serving others, taking care of themselves, defining their own success and living out their destinies with integrity. I now focus on providing coaching, personal and professional development, encouragement, mentorship and partnership. This happens individually, couples, families or within informal groups, or formal organizational or business structures.

Question 5

What theoretical approach do you use?

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I would say that my clients benefit form the fact that I bring different sources if knowledge and studies to the table and work in a tailored way with each of them. I use both my areas of psychotherapeutic training and coaching to help my clients. Within the psychotherapeutic angle, I use several models, often focusing on CBT or cognitive behavioral model but also include Narrative theory, DBT, Gestalt and IFS in some instances.

Question 6

Do you provide in-person or online counseling?

Accepted Answer

At this time, I am no longer providing in-person services given the change in need and requests since COVID. I currently provide on-line therapy services only for NY state residents but do provide coaching globally and internationally. I use a HIPAA approved Zoom platform with a consistent link for actual sessions for both these services.

Question 7

What is the difference between therapy and coaching?

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Complex question but here’s a simple answer. In coaching you receive support, positive feedback, perspective and guidance on your goals. In therapy, we focus on diagnosing and addressing mental health from that perspective. There is a lean and a targeted framework and perspective toward trauma there. Anyone who works with me is fortunate as both aspects of my training inform one another, based on each client’s needs and where they are on their journey. There is also a blog on my website under Monthly Vitamins that gives a a bit more detail on this.

Question 8

Will you prescribe medication?

Accepted Answer

As a medical professional, I am able to work with you on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. The one thing I am not certified to do in my field and role is prescribe medication. That is done by a psychiatrist. Within the first three months of our work, I will do ongoing assessment and see if this might be useful to you alongside our therapeutic and clinical work. I will present and discuss this with you, determine your openness and willingness, provide you with information and walk alongside you through this whole process even while you find a psychiatrist for this additional medical support.

Question 9

What languages do you speak?

Accepted Answer

I speak both English and Spanish and offer services in both.

Question 10

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

I accept Master Card and Visa. International clients can discuss some other alternatives at time of consultation and intake.

Question 11

How do I get started or book a session?

Accepted Answer

To explore working together, please schedule an appointment here.

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