Emma Jimenez-Manley
The road to self-empowerment starts with a first step. Change can be scary or difficult, but once the decision is made, it always leads to a door open toward success. Welcome; my goal is to support you to feel good about who you are. I am a psychotherapist & bilingual Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Idaho Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor with TF-CBT training. I am also National Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NCC-CCMHC), certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) and Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II). I have 15 years post-Master-level clinical experience with grief counseling, life/career coaching, anxiety/stress/PTSD, school/college, women's issues, phase of life, relationship, self-esteem/assertiveness, peer relationships and acculturation. You are stronger than you think; you have within yourself the tools to surpass any emotional obstacles.. My goal is to help you discover and use your strengths and successfully reach your goals.
I worked for many years with adults and senior adults from different cultures for a hospital specializing in terminal illnesses (especially cancer).
El camino hacia la autorrealización comienza con un primer paso. El cambio positivo es una puerta que siempre se abre hacia el éxito. ¡Bienvenido(a)! Soy psicoterapeuta profesional bilingüe, registrada LMHC en Florida (Licencia Clínica de Salud Mental), LCPC en Idaho (Licencia Clínica Profesional), LPC en Virginia (Licencia Clínica Profesional), con Certificación Nacional de Psicoterapeuta Clínica. Tengo especializaciones en Trauma Complejo y en Salud Mental Integral y 15 años de experiencia clínica post-maestría en las áreas de duelo, estrés/ansiedad/trauma, problemas relacionados con la escuela superior/universidad, conflictos en relaciones, crisis en etapas de la vida, problemas de aculturación y mentoría en estudios o carrera profesional. Utilizo Terapia-Breve-Centrada-en-Soluciones, Cognitiva-Conductual y de Aceptación/Compromiso, así como también terapia de Arte-Integral (la persona como un "todo"). Usted tiene el poder del cambio positivo y las herramientas para sobrepasar obstáculos emocionales hacia el triunfo. Mi meta es que descubra esas herramientas para que usted pueda lograr sus metas.
First session
During our intake session, I will go over some information to know you better, including verifying what do you expect from therapy and what goals you would like to work on. You are empower in all the sessions; my job is to support and help you fine tune coping skills you already have within yourself.
Strengths
I worked for many years with adults and senior adults from different cultures for a hospital specializing in terminal illnesses (especially cancer). One of my strengths is to work not only with patients but also with caregivers providing support during times of grief, as well as during treatment/post-treatment. I have also a lot of experience as a mentor and therapist in college settings, working with anxiety/stress management, assertiveness, trauma, time management issues and acculturation adjustment.
Ideal clients
Adults / Senior adults, I can see either Spanish (I am native Hispanic) or English. I have more than 10 years of Master-level clinical experience with grief counseling, as well as life/career coaching, anxiety/stress/PTSD, school/college issues, women's issues, phase of life issues, relationship issues, self-esteem/assertiveness, peer relationships and acculturation issues. I use Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness/Progressive Relaxation tools, as well as Brief Therapy Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Gestalt (in grief therapy). I also use and integrative body-mind-cultural approach in my sessions, with deep cultural awareness and respect for all cultures and spiritual/religious beliefs.
Treatment methods
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I work with my clients and meet them where they are. I use Art Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral, Mindfulness/Progressive Relaxation tools, as well as Brief Therapy Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Gestalt (in Grief therapy). I also use an Integrative Body-Mind-Cultural approach in my sessions. I am also available for Life and Career Coaching.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I work with my clients and meet them where they are. I use Art Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral, Mindfulness/Progressive Relaxation tools, as well as Brief Therapy Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Gestalt (in Grief therapy). I also use an Integrative Body-Mind-Cultural approach in my sessions. I am also available for Life and Career Coaching.
Grief Therapy
I work with my clients and meet them where they are. I use Art Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral, Mindfulness/Progressive Relaxation tools, as well as Brief Therapy Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Gestalt (in Grief therapy). I also use an Integrative Body-Mind-Cultural approach in my sessions. I am also available for Life and Career Coaching.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I work with my clients and meet them where they are. I use Art Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral, Mindfulness/Progressive Relaxation tools, as well as Brief Therapy Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Gestalt (in Grief therapy). I also use an Integrative Body-Mind-Cultural approach in my sessions. I am also available for Life and Career Coaching.
Location
Virtual sessions