My Approach to Helping
Why should you choose ME over anyone else? That is the burning question. As I sit here and try to think of all the ways to possibly distinguish myself in comparison to my peers and colleagues, one specific thing comes to mind: the exact moment that I knew I wanted to be a therapist.
My life's trials and tribulations have put me in a strangely unique position in regard to understanding and empathizing with much of what is thrown at many of us, and it is because of that that I found strength in my weaknesses and lowest moments. Readjusting to life after deployments, after the military, after divorce, and growing pains and heartache, was a monumentally transitional period of my life, and my therapist bore the brunt of my pain with compassion and grace. In my very last session, I looked him in the eyes and said: I want to do what you're doing. I want to help people the way that you've helped me. I've been on this side of the table; now I want to be on that side.
So, what are my credentials, expertise, focus, and treatment approaches?
Credentials: MSW, LICSW (WA), LCSW (HI, TN, TX)
Expertise: My background and personal experience of the military and with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) ensure that I have a good handle on trauma and know all too well the burdens of Veterans that come with serving your country during war, as well as in the aftermath. Beyond that, I specialize and have experience with anger management, mood issues, thought issues, personality issues, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, grief, eating issues, and self-esteem issues.
Approaches: I clinically find myself utilizing a psychodynamic approach to therapy with my clients. I believe we are who we are today based on the many influences we had in our lives, especially in those formidable early childhood years. Oftentimes, we can find the source of your current concerns today by processing how you originally developed your core values and beliefs. These roots run deeper than we typically ever realize without therapy. If you choose to work with me, we will naturally dive deeper into what this may mean for you. The path of healing is not an easy road, nor a short one. Doing the work takes gusto, but I believe that you have it inside of you, and I believe that I am the one for the job to aid in your process and growth.
I hope to hear from you soon!!!
Respectfully,
Sean