Ms. Julia Collman

LMHC

Being a nurse in the hospitals and nursing homes opened my eyes to the needs of patients who just wanted to talk, whether about their illnesses or just wanting someone to sit with them for a while, but the busy life of a nurse doesn't allow for that. So I went into homecare nursing. There I not only saw the psychological need of the patient, but also that of the family members, and care givers. That propelled me to pursue a degree in mental health were I'm more able to provide the support that patients and families need, by providing a safe space where clients can talk about the various emotions that they may be going through, and together we work on treatment goals, and how I might be able to help them achieve those goals.

I approach counseling from an eclectic theoretical model, because I believe no two person are alike, in that, CBT might work wonders for one person, while solution focused therapy work best for someone else.

Building trust. The client needs to feel comfortable enough to open up and verbalize their needs, and I should provide that space for them to build that trust with me.