Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
Supervisor: Maria Williquette, LMFT
I identify as ciswoman, Latinx/a, complex trauma survivor, and queer. I'm also an LCSW and enjoy working with people of shared identities.
Client Status
8083 SE 13th Ave Suite 3
Portland, 97202
Rate: $165
Provides free initial consultation
Practicing Since: 2016
Languages: English
We would be a good fit if you have motivation to do your own therapeutic work. Or need support with any of the following: Identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ (something I am very passionate about). Need support in parent-child relationship repair support or parenting skills. Support for teens 13+. Family therapy. Anxiety disorders. Depression. Trauma- historic, generational, or other traumatic experiences. PTSD. Relationship conflicts or issues with emotional intimacy.
Specialties
Traditional CBT is typically very structured. I offered more of a modified version to meet the need and pace of where someone is in their process. This model involves understanding connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors/actions.
Generally this model focuses on roles, interactions patterns, responsibilities of people within a family unit and how individuals within the unit function or interaction with each other. Supporting someone while they learn to attend to their own self and needs that may be in conflict with needs and goals of family unit.
Specialties
It's a passion of mine to support and walk with anyone who has had or is having traumatic experiences in their life. Often many of us do not understand trauma or trauma symptoms and how they can have long term impacts in our lives. Often people feel seen and validated by gaining new or different perspectives of themselves while processing through trauma and it's lasting impacts with me.
I identify as queer and Latinx. There is a degree of shared understanding/connection when working with someone who has a shared identity and/or community. I am passionate about walking with anyone in LGBTQIA+ community as I know there are so many barriers and stressors to trying survive and just live a life of self -fulfillment. I will also be starting to write referral and support letters for gender affirming surgeries in the coming months.
Historical and Generational trauma is another area that I have been impacted myself. Supporting people process this trauma that is also wrapped up in grief and so many additional barriers can make people feel isolated or hopeless. Please allow me, or someone else, to offer a space dedicated to only you while you.......................................
I have been working with youth and families in a variety of rolls over the last twenty years. I enjoy working with teens at this time who are middle school age and older.
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