So, you’d like to become an LCSW? Great! Since you are investing (2) years of your time, mental energy, and money into this process, it would only be fair if I tell you a little about myself before we embark toward this journey together. First, I remember being where you are at now. It was both exciting and overwhelming at times. There were moments when I felt, when will this ever end?! The feeling of obtaining your LCSW will certainly be worth the hard work.
Let’s discuss academics, since people are often curious, as they should be, where you went to school and what you studied. I first graduated with a BS in Psychology from the University of Maine, and immediately began work in the field of mental health. I decided to enroll in the Human Development MS degree program at the University of Maine 2 years later. After graduating with the that degree and ready to begin obtaining clinical hours toward the licensed counseling profession, Maine changed State requirements. I returned to graduate school at the University of Maine toward the degree of MSW and completed that degree at the University of Central Florida. I’ve always worked full-time while enrolled in graduate school.
Moving on to some work history, areas of interest, and preferred clinical approach. I’ve worked in several areas of mental health, including psychiatric inpatient, autism, hospice, Vocational Rehabilitation, community outpatient and addictions treatment, private practice, and most recently for the Veterans Administration (where I’m currently employed full-time). I’m a mental health therapist by trade, and love that area of social work. As a psychotherapist, my preferred approaches/areas of expertise include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and brief Solution Focused therapies. I’ve had some advanced training and often draw from several models, which I can discuss with you if we decide to work together.
I am here to help guide and mentor you. I believe good supervision assists in self discovery, growth, and the ability to think critically, which I will promote in our time together. The process is about open, honest, and facilitative communication. We will be exploring your ongoing professional work, ethical issues, stresses, concerns, questions, and anything else imaginable. The time we meet each week is your time, and I encourage free discussion of whatever has come up from the previous week clinically for you. Please chose a clinical supervisor that is not only a good fit for you (comfortable), but one who challenges you as well. There are multiple reasons for this, including personal growth and being a better social worker! I can not stress this enough. Lastly, have fun with this process, I’ll encourage it. I love to laugh and a healthy sense of humor is important in this field of work!
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