Joyce Moore LCSW

During the first session, we will get to know and develop a trusting relationship. In the first session, I will gather valuable information that will help me know why you came to therapy and gain insight into what is causing your distress. Talking about some of these things can open the floodgates of past hurts, traumas and disappointment. Yet, be mindful that this is necessary for me to obtain valuable information to address your symptoms. And remember, I’m here with and for you. HIPAA Privacy Rights and Laws and Patient Care/Patient Confidentially as well as Duty to Warn will be discussed. We will discuss your insurance coverage, the number of sessions that are authorized, and your current medications.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to address negative thought process that influences your behavior. You’ll learn to challenge yourself through reframing and mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness will reduce stress, anxiety and fear. You will learn skills to empower you to pay attention to your now and reduce emotions that paralyze you with everyday life. Solution Focused/Task Centered empowers you to resolve the present problem and develop skills to address future problems by establishing realistic and achievable goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy allows you to do the best you can while learning a better way to regulate your intense emotions, learn distress tolerance to take control of your emotions; interpersonal effectiveness to let go of your past and set healthy boundaries.

• Georgia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW006382