Jerniece Saez
Welcome! I'm Jerniece, Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, South Carolina, & Texas. I have a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience working with diverse populations, including individual, single & blended parents, couples, groups, and families. Extensive experience processing within a safe and nurturing virtual setting.
I have over 6+ years of clinical experience working with diverse populations, including individual, single & blended parents, couples, groups, and families.
First session
In our first session, we'll start with brief introduction and identifying challenges to tailor your goals moving forward. Remember that the client is the expert. I offer a safe place to explore vulnerable and uncomfortable thoughts so that together, we can find ways to break negative patterns. Therapy can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
Strengths
Understanding the profound impact of trauma on individuals' lives, I aim to create a supportive environment for clients, helping them process their experiences and find resilience in their healing journey. My dedication lies in assisting clients in overcoming past challenges and embracing a more positive future. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of what you're facing with an "actions I can take right now" approach. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.
Ideal clients
Much of my life work involves working with diverse populations; in a state psychiatric hospital setting, partial hospitalization therapist, couples therapy, and family therapy. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears and hurts and help them to experience healing and restoration. I look forward to working with you. It would be an honor if you allowed me to accompany you on your journey.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past 10+ years. It’s helped many of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. Using CBT to recognize how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. Using that knowledge to change thinking patterns, which will help lead a less anxious and stressed life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- New JerseyLicense 37PC00928000
- South CarolinaLicense TLC 2425 PC
- TexasLicense 100060