Being a therapist is a second career for me at this point in my life. I acquired a Masters in Guidance and Counseling and a Masters in School Leadership. I have switched lanes from being a school principal to being a therapist. Even in the schools, I was a Director of Guidance for six (6) years, an as a principal I supervised the school counseling departments. I was also a clinical supervisor in a program that prepared clients to return to work. In that capacity, I supervised rehabilitation counselors. With that being said, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy as my main approach as it deals with the mind and reframing thoughts. It deals with cognitive restructuring, faulty thinking and negative thought patterns. It shows the connection between the thoughts, the body's reactions and emotions. I have one rule for my clients and it's to be honest in therapy. I would like to help clients with anxiety and other diagnoses, channel negative thinking, and emotional challenges to develop positive emotionality. This is done through emotional awareness and developing healthier responses to life's stressors.
