Condalette Artero

LCMHC

I believe that the first session is so important. Therapy begins when you are able to trust the process. I understand that it can be difficult to speak to a stranger about things that are affecting your mental and emotional health. So, I will work initially to build the therapeutic relationship so you can gain trust in the overall process. I will provide psychoeducation that includes what you can expect from me during our work together and how you can contribute to your own success. I will generally complete a bio-psycho-social assessment during the first session to gather information about your presenting concerns and how it is affecting various areas of functioning. We will generally close out the session with a discussion on developing a treatment plan to improve presenting symptoms and overall functioning.

I primarily work from a person-centered approach. I view therapy as a collaborative process. I will supply a safe space with unconditional positive regard, support and guidance so you can discover your own strengths and solutions. However, I consider myself very much an eclectic therapist, as I structure my approach based on the unique needs of you, the client. I will often incorporate Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Narrative approaches among others to discover what will work best for your unique needs.

One of the biggest barriers that still exists in mental health is that of stigma. We need to talk about mental health. We need to normalize therapy. Mental Health is part of overall health. I am passionate about working to end the stigma surrounding mental health treatment and I believe making therapy more easily accessible is a good step in that process. Online therapy is an important part of this. Individuals can more easily access services when they need them and from the comfort and safety of their own home. Therapists can meet individuals "where they are" and provide support in a way that has not really been available until recently. Increasing access to services is a good step in decreasing the overall stigma surrounding mental health treatment.