Fanny Gradzikiewicz
Hi, and thank you for reaching out for support. I’m glad you’re here. My name is Fanny Gradzikiewicz, LPC, and I am a bilingual (spanish) mental health professional with 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I hold a Master’s degree from Andrews University, and I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted.
I specialize in Couple's issues such as communication problems, feeling disconnected from each other, through the IMAGO method.
I believe that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change. My goal is to empower you to overcome challenges, strengthen your relationships, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life. You do not have to navigate this journey alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you as you take steps toward greater well-being, connection, and hope.
First session
In our first session, you will find a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where I hope you will feel safe, heard, and accepted. We will take time to understand what you are experiencing, explore your mental health needs, and identify the changes you would like to make in your life. I want to understand not only the challenges you are facing, but also your strengths, goals, and hopes for the future. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to your unique needs and focused on the goals that are most meaningful to you. My goal is for you to feel that you are not facing these challenges alone. We will work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you, building the insight, skills, and confidence you need to move toward greater emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.
Strengths
Through out my 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I have developed specialized expertise in working with families, couples, and individuals facing relationship challenges. I am passionate about helping people strengthen their relationships, improve family dynamics, and reach their full potential. With a multicultural background, I bring an open, respectful, and culturally sensitive perspective to my work. In my sessions, I integrate approaches such as Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also specialize in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, with specialized training in couples therapy. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can gain insight, develop effective coping skills, strengthen their relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to be an active participant in their own growth and healing. They understand that therapy is a collaborative process and are willing to apply what we discuss in sessions to their everyday life. They are open to practicing new skills, completing therapeutic exercises or “homework,” and making meaningful changes between sessions. They are willing to take care of their physical and emotional well-being through healthy habits, such as exercise, self-care, and making choices that support their overall wellness. My ideal client wants to build healthier relationships and is willing to reflect on their own patterns, communicate openly, and make intentional choices about the people they allow into their lives. They may have specific goals in mind, or they may simply know that they want something different and healthier for their future. Most importantly, they are willing to reach out for support when they need it. They understand that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, meaningful goals, and a more hopeful, fulfilling future.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into my sessions to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns and explore healthier, more effective ways of responding to challenging situations. Through CBT, clients can develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful personal goals. I tailor these techniques to each client’s individual needs, concerns, and pace, creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic experience.
Christian Counseling
I believe that spirituality can be an important source of strength, meaning, and hope for many people. When spirituality is meaningful to my clients, I welcome the opportunity to thoughtfully integrate their beliefs and values into the therapeutic process. Together, we may explore questions of purpose, meaning, hope, forgiveness, identity, and personal values, as well as spiritual practices that may support emotional well-being. I strive to create a respectful and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore both the strengths and challenges within their spiritual journey. My approach is client-centered, meaning that I do not impose my own beliefs. Instead, I support each person's individual spiritual perspective and incorporate it into therapy only when it is helpful and meaningful to them. My goal is to help clients draw upon their own sources of strength and develop greater resilience, self-understanding, and hope as they move toward a more fulfilling life.
Strength-Based
I use a strengths-based approach to help clients recognize the abilities, resources, and personal strengths they already possess. I believe that therapy is not only about addressing challenges, but also about discovering what is working, building on existing strengths, and creating opportunities for growth. Together, we will explore your experiences, values, relationships, and accomplishments to better understand the qualities that have helped you navigate difficult times. We will use these strengths as a foundation for developing healthier coping skills, building confidence, making meaningful changes, and working toward your personal goals. My goal is to help you see yourself beyond your struggles and recognize your capacity for growth and change. By identifying and strengthening the resources within you, we can work toward greater resilience, self-awareness, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Compassion Focused
I incorporate a compassion-focused approach to help clients develop a kinder and more understanding relationship with themselves. Many people come to therapy carrying self-criticism, guilt, shame, or the belief that they are not good enough. I believe that healing becomes possible when we learn to meet ourselves with compassion rather than judgment. Together, we will explore patterns of self-criticism and understand how they may have developed and how they affect your emotions, relationships, and choices. I will help you develop practical skills for self-compassion, emotional regulation, and responding to difficult experiences with greater patience and understanding. Compassion does not mean avoiding responsibility or ignoring areas we want to change. Instead, it allows us to acknowledge our struggles while recognizing our strengths and capacity for growth. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can learn to accept yourself, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence, hope, and self-compassion.
Location
Virtual sessions