Many people ask “What is counseling?” and “Can a counselor really help me?” If you are feeling alone, confused, or struggling to understand why you are feeling the way you are feeling, seeking out a “neutral person” can be very helpful. A counselor is a person who can listen to you in a non-judgemental way and help you figure out how to make positive changes in your life.
Social workers are a type of counselor who are trained to view a person through a holistic lens. We not only seek to help our clients understand what is happening inside of their minds and bodies, but also what is happening in the world around them. Many times family, societal, and global injustices and injuries are contributing factors in our personal struggles. A social worker can help you to discover why you are experiencing what you are experiencing, and teach you skills to improve and change your thoughts, feelings, actions and environment.
We use a few different modalities when working with individuals such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Informed Practices. We also enjoy using art therapy and play therapy with both teens and adults. We make an intentional effort to utilize cultural humility in our practice, which means that we work from a culturally competent and curious perspective. Race, class, gender, and culture all play a part in human interactions and it’s important for us as therapists and social workers to talk about all of the issues that are impacting people from an intersectional framework.
