Incorporating the best approaches to effectively suit your needs.
Approaches
Solution Focused
A goal oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems. By identifying the StressRoot, you will make positive life changes to reduce your everyday stress.
While working together, you will
Receive friendly positive reinforcement
Build hope for implementing change
Become more motivated
Achieve your intended goals
Client Centered
I will be your guide and source of support as you identify your StressRoot. Your individual experiences and ideas are unique to you. You will take an active role in working to achieve your goals and implement intervention strategies.
During our work together, you will be provided with
A non-judgemental environment
Validation
A positive experience
An opportunity to make your own decisions
A supportive approach
Culturally Competent
As you work to identify your StressRoot and implement strategies to address your stress, it is important to take into account how your culture may impact you. Having worked with diverse populations, I have a positive attitude toward cultural differences and a willingness to accept and respect these differences.
Throughout the process, we will consider cultural components of
Awareness by identifying stereotypes and prejudices that may create barriers to success
Being open to various values and beliefs as well as differing viewpoints and opinions
Acknowledging how culture may impact communication with others, problem solving, and asking for help.
Focus on Your Strengths
You are resilient and capable of change even during challenging times. By focusing on your strengths, you will transform and create a new view of how you view yourself and life situations.
Throughout the process, you will
Identify and implement goals
Be open to positive communication
Be able to process your thoughts and emotions that contribute to your stress
Identify your value, positive traits and skill sets
Focus on what might be holding you back to achieve individual growth
Connect with your environment to enable you to create and maintain hope
“Jessica has been extremely helpful. She understands my issues and is very attentive.”