Keyunda Washington LMHC

During intake, we’ll have a discussion of the counseling process and my approach. I also discuss privacy and limits of confidentiality, along with my licensure status and credentials. Background information on various areas, including presenting concerns, are assessed.

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice as a foundation in which other treatment types are integrated. My approach is co-created with you to use either traditional (i.e., cognitive) or "bottom-up" processing (i.e., sensations and feelings). In your first session, we'll explore which approach works best for you.

• Florida, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH19651

Over the course of nearly a decade, my professional journey has provided the foundation to develop specialties working with challenges of depression, anxiety, and life transitions with clients ranging from adolescence to middle adulthood. This has entailed working with at-risk youth and families, severe and persistent mental illness, as well as crisis management in settings that include outpatient/intensive outpatient, inpatient, and both school and community based. Additionally, as a person of color I am passionate and specialize working within the BIPOC community to decrease both disparities and stigma in receiving mental healthcare. Although my primary way of helping others address these hardships is through a cognitive and behavioral approach, I believe integrating techniques catered to the individual is optimal for change. Also, I believe our mental health is interconnected with our physical and spiritual well-being. Therefore, my focus is to help my clients align these elements for improved overall health. From a combination of both personal and professional experiences, the vision was created for Holistic Healing Counseling, LLC.