Kristin Litvak

LCSW

I love to have a good time and I love making people laugh. Whether I'm working with an adult or a child, I have found that humor can go a long way in making connections and helping clients feel comfortable with me. While I know that not everyone is in a position to appreciate humor, depending on what they are going through, I believe that everyone has the ability to appreciate humor at some point in their life. It might not be now, but when I see that the client is ready, I love to infuse humor into my therapy sessions. As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine!

When I was in college, I majored in Psychology, with the intention of eventually going to graduate school to get a degree in School Psychology. However, during my junior and senior years of college, I had the opportunity to intern at a school for adolescents with behavioral problems. The social worker at the school, Mr. David, was my mentor. I loved the way he responded to the students and the way they responded to him. I also loved that the students sought him out when they needed help or advice. I began doing research into the field of Social Work, and discovered that I could get my degree in this field and put my love of helping people to good use. I also began to realize that if I majored in school psychology, I'd be limited in the types of jobs I could get upon graduation, whereas I realized that there was a great deal of career flexibility with a degree in social work.

Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with psychiatrists, music therapists, art therapists, psychiatric nurses, other social workers, and providers from other disciplines. The wonderful thing about collaboration is the learning opportunities it provides. All providers have something special to offer their clients, and I've found that most providers are more than happy to share their skills and expertise with colleagues. I love to collaborate when I'm feeling stuck. Talking over an issue with another provider, whether it be a social worker, a psychiatrist, etc, allows me to feel confident in giving my clients the very best treatment.